Update #55 for Wyatt Paul Sherwood

10.3.21

Little one needs a little more time in NICU as he didn't pass his room air test today but that is okay.  I keep telling EVERYONE as much as I want him home I don't want him home on oxygen as RSV is so bad this year!  I want him home healthy so that he is not back in the hospital in less than a week/month because Anna might have brought something home from school and it could take out his breathing!  I am super proud of him doing his own thing when it comes to eating.  He is doing super well and gaining weight on the "adlib/free feed" schedule.  He just has to keep up the great work and we can then take him home. 

Mommy and daddy watched the videos we needed to so that when it comes to the day to come home all we have to do is BRING HIM HOME!  I also have his bassinet, coming home outfit and car seat base ready for him!  Please continue the prayers as they are truly working and HIS time is being understood.

Weight: 5lbs 12.4oz
Height: 18.11in
Head: 12in
Gestation: 37 weeks
Age/NICU stay: 55 days
Accomplishments: I am eating on my own schedule!
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These are the qualifications for Wyatt to get home too: eating a full bottle or "feed" without problems, be able to regulate his body temperature in a crib, be on room air/ no cords, be at least 4lbs 5oz and pass the carseat test.

Carseat Test: must sit in thd carseat for 90 to 120 minutes or the length of the car ride home (45 min), whichever is longer.  During the test, the nurse will monitor your baby’s heart rate, breathing and oxygen level.  As long as there is no change and he can hold his head up okay, without problem than he passes!

Oh, and mommy and daddy have to pass the baby CPR, shaken baby and carseat safety tests before he comes home.

I can't thank the doctors, nurses and everyone that has been caring for us all during this time.

😇🙏🏻 Thank you so much Wyatt's Warriors, please keep the prayers coming! 🙏🏻😇