Monitor ??s

krwys10

Hello Ladies,

My twins are on the apnea/brady monitors since they have been home and we are approaching the date when I will be getting them downloaded for analysis.  I am just interested to hear how long your lo's were on the monitors?

My DS only has an episode once a weekish, but my DD has an episode about every 4 days.  To start out it was mostly just during feedings, now that has stopped and we are only seeing alarms while sleeping.  My pedi said it was bc they are getting so comfortable...but how do I stop making them comfy then, lol?  When do they usually outgrow this?  I thought it was when they are around full-term.  For us, full-term is next week...so what gives?  I am expecting to have them on them another month, does that sound practical?

TIA.

Kate621

My ds was on the monitor for about 6 weeks after he came home. He was discharged at 43 weeks. So he was about 49 weeks when we finally got rid of it. He never had any episodes at home but he was earlier than your LO's. They really do turn a corner once they are term or soon after. Hopefully they won't need it much longer!

Leigh71

My DD Lauren was on her monitor + oxygen + pulse ox for 3 months at home.  We gradually used the monitor less....as her As and Bs decreased.  The doctor said it was o.k. to have in on in the night only....etc. etc.   It was nice "weaning" it's use, so when it came time for her to no longer have it.... it wasn't such a shock.

Each LO is different....and it seemed like one day, she just did great....no spells, and didn't need the O2 anymore.  GL!