4 months old

Maisie is 123 days old (if she had been born on her due date Maisie would be 22 days old).

Maisie loves food so much she will feed herself

Maisie is feeding well and continuing to grow. Maisie is also sleeping well, and slept for a full 5 hours in a row last night. Mummy and Daddy are hoping that this continues when Maisie gets home.

Maisie's oxygen level has continued at 0.3 litres.

When Maisie gets home she will come back to the hospital once a month to the Synagis Clinic. Synagis is a medicine that helps protect children from developing serious chest infection from RSV (Respiratory Syncytial  Virus)
This virus can cause a severe lung infection during Autumn/Winter/Spring. If Maisie were to get an infection then she would most likely require a visit back to hospital.

Bye bye Nurses, Mummy and Daddy
are taking me out for a walk

RSV is a common infection in children and usually they just have a runny nose. Unfortunately children who are born early or have lung problems usually get so ill that the require a hospital visit.

Maisie got her first inoculation of Synagis today - another step towards going home! It is important once Maisie is home that additional precautions are taking to prevent her being infected; wash hands regularly, keeping people with colds away, cleaning and disinfecting toys etc. and keeping Maisie away from Nurseries or Creches where other children may be infected.

Maisie is determined not to catch RSV 

Maisie is at risk from developing severe bronchiolitis as she was born prematurely and has a less mature immune system than other children.

Mummy and Daddy took Maisie out for a walk again as it was yet another good day. This time Maisie was awake for most of the walk.

Maisie was awake all afternoon playing and listening to stories, she was in her chair listening to music, trying out her car seat (Maisie is still to complete the car seat challenge) and getting lots of cuddles. Her busy day tired her out and Mummy and Daddy left Maisie sleeping.

all tired out..........