Today Ryan is off the cpaps and breathing room air with help of a little oxygen. His artery was closed so right now nothing needs to be done. He's now fed not only nutrition, but small amounts of mom's breast milk. His doctor's are pleased with his progress. We appreciate all of the prayers and kind thoughts we have received!

THURSDAY MARCH 19TH

RYAN IS PROGRESSING WELL IN HIS BREATHING. HE IS STILL ON HIS CPAPS, WHICH HELPS HIM BREATH ON HIS OWN. HE DOES HAVE A SMALL ISSUE WITH AN ARTERY THAT SHOULD BE CLOSED BUT MAY BE OPEN. HE WILL HAVE A CHEST X-RAY TO SEE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE AND WHETHER OR NOT HE NEEDS MEDICATION. HIS WEIGHT TODAY WAS 1 LB. 13 OZ.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH

Today Ryan stayed off the ventilator and on the cpaps which help him to breathe on his own. He blood gasses look good and he is being given nutrition. Hopefully he soon will be able to accept breast milk. But we take one day at a time. When Lisa was visiting this afternoon, Ryan was kicking strongly and letting mom know he heard her voice.

MONDAY, MARCH 16TH

Today Ryan was moved from a ventilator to another breathing method which includes medication. He is breathing more on his own with less assistance from machines. However, he could be moved back to the ventilator which is very common. His oxygen levels have gone up. They also have started to give him nutrition through a tube. Please continue to pray for him.

Lisa, Joey and Alec

Ryan James Fontenot

Hello to our family and friends! This page has been set up to keep you updated on Ryan James progress in NICU. We will post daily hospital updates, as well as pictures so everyone can keep up with his growth. Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and prayers and pass on this info to others. We truly believe in the power of prayer and know that it will help Ryan grow stronger each day.

Lisa, Joey and Alec