100 Days of Vance
100 Days of Vance!
Today marks 100 days since our sweet boy entered the world, and what an incredible 100 days it has been! Vance is now weighing in at 5 lbs 15 oz—so close to hitting that 6 lb milestone! We are in awe of how much he has grown, and every day, he continues to show us just how strong and resilient he is.
The biggest update from this past week is that last Thursday, March 20th, Vance received his long-anticipated eye injections to correct his ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity). The procedure itself was quick and went smoothly, but Vance definitely did not appreciate the process—and honestly, who can blame him? We wouldn’t want all of that done to our eyes either! It was a tough day for our little warrior, but as always, he fought through it.
Yesterday, he had a follow-up eye exam, and we are beyond relieved to share that there is no trace of ROP anymore! The ophthalmologist even said that if they hadn’t known he had it, they would have never been able to tell by looking at his eyes—such amazing news! His little eyes are healing beautifully, and we are so incredibly grateful for this big victory.
Another small but exciting milestone—this week, the doctors stopped his sodium supplements! Sodium helps the body retain fluid, which meant that while he was on it, he needed Lasix (a diuretic) more often to help flush out the extra fluid in his lungs. The hope is that by eliminating the sodium, he won’t need Lasix as frequently. So far, it seems to be working, but they will continue to monitor him closely.
Vance has been getting so many cuddles from Mom and Dad lately. Unfortunately, Mom has been out sick this week, which has been so hard—it’s heartbreaking not being able to be there all day with him. But his amazing nurses have stepped in, showering him with love and extra snuggles. We truly cannot express how thankful we are for them. It has been so special forming these friendships, and knowing that they care for him as if he were their own makes all the difference in the world.
As for his breathing support, Vance is still on his RAM cannula, and the team is beginning the slow process of weaning his pressures. This is something that takes time—a marathon, not a sprint—but he is continuing to make steady progress.
100 days of loving our precious boy more and more every single day. We might be a little biased, but somehow, he manages to get cuter with each passing day, and we truly don’t know how it’s possible!
Thank you for continuing to follow along on this journey with us. We appreciate every prayer, every good vibe, and all of the love and support for our sweet, strong boy. Please keep them coming as we hope for more growth, healing, and progress each and every day! 💙
