Channing is 2 weeks today

It’s been a few great days in Channing’s world.  He has since cut the leash of a nasal cannula that he once needed for breathing assistance.  Though he is still treated as a premature baby and works a little bit more to breathe, he is doing just fine without the help; another milestone for our little Superman.  He may necessitate breathing assistance in the future however, we will ride this wave as long as we (he) can so he can show off his cute little face.

A change in the dialysis concentration was made today.  A change from mixing 1.5 and 2.5 percent of dextrose to equal a 2 percent dextrose dialysis solution to just using the 1.5 percent.  The 1.5 percent dextrose solution is the lowest amount the care team started with to create the slow dialyzing interaction that continuously occurs in his peritoneum.  He is essentially at his dry birth weight as much of the fluid that was retained post nephrectomies and pre-dialysis is gone; dialysis is working wonderfully!

Other than Channing celebrating two weeks today...the first grandmother was able to hold her grandson for the first time.  An amazing moment!   Channing enjoyed every minute of it!
The only time he cried was when he was in dads hands and needed a diaper change. Though still only  a smidge of meconium due to lack of feeds for treatment of peritonitis, he requested mom change his diaper.  Perfect dad move right?  However, I know I will be passed the poopy torch to change next--I have changed 3 so far. :)

Below are the amazing moments of today!