Wednesday | June 20, 2007

"The smartest baby I've ever seen."

I'm sure Dr. Klein was exaggerating, but I'm just quoting him.  He was really impressed with all that Reuben is doing and how his development seems to be exactly on track.  The only slight delay seems to be that he's not quite standing on his own yet, but that will come very soon, I'm sure.

Reuben's weight gain has picked up and he's back on the "curve" at about the 25th percentile, which is where they expect him to stay.  

They also weaned his oxygen from 1 liter per minute to 3/4 liter per minute.  Before the next appointment in August, they'll have us turn him down to 1/2 liter the morning of the appointment to see how he does on that.  They're thinking he might come off oxygen at the appointment after that, in September, but we'll have to see how things go.  In any case, they'll leave a tank of oxygen here at the house through the winter in case he gets a cold and needs the support.

So overall, it was a very good appointment, and they were quite pleased with his progress.  Dr. Accaragui, who was one of the doctors while Reuben was on ECMO and also discharged him, stopped by.  Reuben climbed right up in his lap and played with his beard.

We feel so lucky, considering that at this time last year, Reuben was still on ECMO and we didn't know how he would do when he woke up.  We're so blessed to have him, and that he's doing so well.

Love,

Jonna, Eric, and Reuben

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1 - Was there ever any doubt what a smart boy Reuben was? He is a super little boy and I'm so glad to hear that you had such a good appointment. I love the new pictures, he has changed so much. Looking at the picture that's on the hog roast invite and then looking at the pictures on the page now it's almost hard to believe it's the same kid. Alana has the same amount of teeth and the same teeth that he does I noticed. He is maturing and changing so much! He is such a handsome little guy and I'm just so happy that you had a good appointment, however, it does not shock me one bit how smart he is or how well developed they say he is, he has two outstanding awesome parents and I wouldn't expect any less! We love you and we'll see you soon. Take care and give lots of hugs and kisses to Reuben for us.

Love,
Andrea, Alana and Jason (Comment this)

Written by: Andrea at 2007/06/27 - 01:35:07
2 - David didn't stand on his own until 12 and a half months. Philip was later than that, but I can't remember how much later (he walked at 15 and a half months). Neither of them fell down much once they started walking.

I'm guessing that Reuben is also taking his time and will be less clumsy than those early walkers when he does start standing. His mama didn't raise no fool!

Laurie (Comment this)

Written by: Anonymous at 2007/07/01 - 01:37:13
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