Infection

Day of life 34
Corrected age: 37 weeks 4 days
Weight: 1600g (3lb 8oz)

Despite our best efforts, Daniel has gotten an infection and is very sick.

He is on two antibiotics and we are waiting on blood and urine cultures to identify the bacteria. He's been moved back to an isolette so that he doesn't have to use as much energy to stay warm; he is also on higher respiratory support because he is struggling so much.

I won't detail everything because I don't want to relive it; it's been a very stressful and sad day for all of us. The last few days have also been stressful as Daniel has struggled to keep up his oxygen.

The doctor anticipates him being on the antibiotics and respiratory support for a week. Hopefully this sickness will be over soon.