24.8.2010 Esther and William are one month old! Arrived just before 9 to find Dorota caring for the twins again. Over night both babies had their off CPAP time extended so she, quite rightly, did not take them off again … Continue reading
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Chronic Lung Disease
Dr Long saw the twins this morning. William first. Everything is to stay the same with William. He is now classed as having ‘Chronic Lung Disease’ (CLD). This is because he still requires oxygen support at one month old.
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/respire/cld.html
Dr Long says not to be surprised if he is still needing oxygen at 36 weeks, and could even go home with oxygen support. Continue reading