APRIL 16TH

Ryan still weighed 3 lbs. 1 oz., which is normal! His new feeding method is going well so far.

He's having less apnea and bradycardia episodes and they have reduced his Vapotherm pressure from 3.5 to 3.0. He has been breathing at less than 30% oxygen much of the last few days.

Ryan had his first eye exam and it was normal. Premature babies are prone to get Retinopathy of Prematurity. This is the result of abnormal blood vessels or scarring of the eye's retina. The problem often resolves by itself, but can result in permanent vision impairment or blindness. However, Ryan's eye exam was normal and we are encouraged by those results. They will follow up in 2 weeks with another exam. Ryan will have to be monitored closely by an ophthalmologist for the first few years to ensure that his eyes have no damage.

Yesterday, mom and Alec visited Ryan in the afternoon and dad visited in the evening. He got to hold Ryan for the 2nd time, which he really enjoyed!

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Thank you for all of your support and prayers!

Lisa, Joey, Alec and Ryan