Quick update on where things are at. Grady is doing fine and has a healthy cry. He has lost some weight and Dr Chandra is going to evaluate him tomorrow. There is a small possibility that he will go the NICU to get a feeding tube to help him out for a few days... (Mom is trying hard to prevent this) Ella is doing better. Dr Waziri reviewed her x-rays this morning. She has a portion of her lung that is deflated and has pneumothorax, a condition in which a pocket of air has escaped from tiny holes in her lungs and air is still trapped in her chest cavity. He inserted a chest tube to help alleviate some of the pressure and help her breath. There was positive signs from her x-ray later today showing progress. She has pneumonia that we are treating as well. She still has the c-pap which is a breathing tube in her little nose. The doc has reduced her from 100% O2 down to 50% O2 this evening. (good news) We are probably looking at least a 10 day stay for Ella.
Carrie is recovering fine. The pain is very real at times but the staff is quick to help or issue pain meds. The emotions are intense. We want to be at two places at once. Carrie hasn't been able to visit her very frequently because of feedings with Grady and her own recovery. We both desparetly want to hold her but are told it will be at least a few days.
Right now, the plan is day by day. Grady and Carrie have a chance to get discharged tomorrow but will know more later. With Ella still in the NICU, we will transition into her room. Grady can only be back there if he has never left the hospital for infection control reasons. There is only one parent allowed to stay overnight which logically would be Carrie. A hard transition for a new family being separated. It will be challenging for the next few days but we are confident that we serve a sovereign God. His plans are greater than mine and sometimes, as hard as it may seem, I just need to accept that.
I will try and update as we get news. Thank you for everyone's prayers and support. If anyone would like to visit, please call before hand to check in.
Proudest dad!!!
2 comments:
Awww, how precious. I wish I could be there so badly.
Congratulations on your beautiful babies! We will continue to pray for their continued strength and progress. You all are in our prayers. Stephen, you are doing a great job keeping everyone updated on the blog. Thanks a bunch and give Carrie our love.
Dave, Wendy, Riana, & Nolan
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