Daddy with Grady
Ella's first bottle
Ella bonding with Carrie
Yesterday was a great day. Updates on all are good.
We started the day with the usual x-ray and lab work. Dr. Wazuri came in around 11 to take a look at them both. He said that the results were positive. He felt that her progress overnight was great and order the removal of the C-PAP. This is the breathing device that helps to keep her lungs expanded. Usually this is a stepped down removal but her breathing had improved to the point that she didn't need it!! She is still on the cannula - a small tube that issues O2 to the nasal area. She had some increased pneumo areas on her right side so he ordered another x-ray this evening at six. he also said that she can begin oral feeding (by bottle) starting at 3 per day. the rest is by IV and her feeding tube. She looks so good with the C-PAP off. A much happier baby. The 6 o'clock x-ray showed that there is no increase in the pneumo and her medial sternum is centered back in her chest. The air had misaligned it putting pressure on her heart as well. All great news. The chest tube is still in and she has to lay on her right side to help with that. No holding today which was hard.
Grady is doing good. He's a squeaker and sounds like a little mouse. He is still on a cannula as well but they are moving in the direction of weening and hopefully removal of that by tomorrow???? Fingers are crossed. He is finally nursing well and is comfortable with his role in the process. He was lazy for the first few days making it quite stressful at times.
Mamma had a painful day. We had given the prescriptions to Diane Tuesday night when they were here. It was about 11 when e realized that the pain meds were wearing off. She was able to bring them up last tonight and get them filled for us.
A lack of sleep is really getting to us both. We want to be up with them but it is quickly wearing us out. Maybe tomorrow we will leave for a little bit. The window in our room is quite drafty and I've been taking notes on the layout and functionality of the unit. I'll have to have a talk with the firm that designed this building...... and give them a few pointers from the patients perspective.
We really feel blessed to be lifted up by everyone's prayers. Thanks so much for the encouragement and support.
Hope all is well with everyone else.
Dad
11 comments:
Carrie & Stephen,
Ella & Grady look so good! The pictures are beautiful. It is so awesome to see their improvement over a matter of hours. Try to get some rest when the babies are resting. You will need it!
You are all always on our mind and in our prayers.
Love,
Wendy, Dave, Riana & Nolan
Great update today! We are sure thinking about you and your beautiful babies!
Nolan, Katie and Blake
Yay! The babies look so great! Hang in there! Thanks for the updates!
Love,
Leslie
Good to hear more progress! We're praying for all!
Love,
Sara
We are praising God as we see things are going so well!!
This blog spot is great to help us know how to pray. You are truely blessed to have such a beautiful family. Ella and Grady are so cute!! We will continue to pray for you all.
Praising God with you!
Lisa
The latest updates are showing huge progress! that's great. keep us posted
we all think of you over here and pray all the time for Ella & Grady.
love,
Stephanie,Jean Pierre,Mathilde and Baptiste Ciesielski
Great news! Thanks for the updates. We are so glad that the two little ones are on the mend. Don't quite know what to make of the "squeeker," though :-) Does he get that from mom or dad? Prayers and blessings to you, for rest, continued improvements and praise for God's faithfulness.
Stephen Hooligan and Mamma Carrie!
Congrats x 2!!! My prayers are with you both and Ella and Grady.
My email is ama1019@hotmail.com.
I'll keep reading your updates. Hope to see you soon.
Anna Maria
Your babies are so precious! We are thinking about all of you and praying that the good news just keeps coming.
Brad and Sarah
Yay!!!! Great news!!!! Get some rest you guys! By the way, your babies are beautiful.
So glad things are going better for ALL four of you! Our prayers continue to be with you as you enjoy the blessings of your little family. Take care of yourselves and do get some rest. Easier said than done, right?
Love, Dennis and Melane
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