Day 3

Mason had a good day! His breathing slowed down the last couple of hours, so we were excited about that! An average baby breathes 40-60 beats per minute and Mason was breathing 100-115. Now he's averaging 80.

They increased his feedings to 10 ml and he's tolerating that well. We've been able to give him oral care and put some of the milk in his mouth or on his nuk and he really likes that. They put him under a light for jaundice this afternoon. He'll be under that for a couple days.

We were able to hold him for a little bit before he went under the light. Now it'll be a little while since they want to keep him under there.

Scott, Jenny, Jeffrey, Joe, and Amanda came up to visit and took us out for lunch today. It was the first time we've left the hospital since we've gotten here, so it was nice to get some fresh air and new scenery! I wish they could have seen Mason, but they're only allowing parents and grandparents into the NICU right now. Jeffrey and I talked about what he's all going to teach Mason when he gets bigger. It's a long list! =)

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers!