Hello to everyone.

Yesterday, Xavier's pediatrician called to discuss Xavier's oxygen. Due to technical difficulties with Rebecca's phone (it was dying after soaking in chicken grease, but that's another story), Dr. Abbey left a message. He thought Xavier should remain on oxygen for another two weeks.

We listened to the message and decided to leave Xavier off his O₂ until we spoke with Dr. Abbey. He was so much happier without his cannula, and a lot less fussy.

Rebecca went to bat for Xavier today. If the doctor had a good case, we would return Xavier to his oxygen. Xavier's stats, Dr. Abbey reported, were not as good as we thought. Xavier spent 90% of his time on the meter at an oxygen level of 85% or higher. Dr. Abbey likes to see a 90% at or above 90%. Rebecca made our case, and Dr. Abbey agreed we could take Xavier off his O₂.

So, Xavier is officially off his oxygen and breathing "room air." Glory to God! We also learned that oxygen is considered a prescription drug, so the doctor had to write a prescription to have the oxygen equipment picked up.

Also exciting, Xavier is outgrowing his preemie clothing. We find ourselves at a point where we cannot find clothing to fit him. Too small or too big, but we can't find the just right.

Xavier's next checkup is Monday afternoon, so we will get a new weight on him. Also, more blood will be drawn to check his liver workings.

We have entered into an interesting phase with the insurance company that is paying for Xavier's delivery and care. Just for the night of his delivery the bill is over $516 thousand. For some reason we cannot understand (we got the bill after customer service closed for the week), they don't seem to realize Xavier's "nature of injury" was being delivered into the world. We are working to clear this confusion up as fast as possible!

Thank you all for your prayers.

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Posted by Michael Ogden on August 23, 2013 at 10:27:00 PM MDT #