I just left Caleb and he is doing well. His heart rate was in the low 140s except when they repositioned him and picked him up for his daily xray to check growth of his esophagus. They were able to turn down his oxygen to 27% which is good. 21% is room air. They also were able to reduce the number of breathes the vent takes for him. He is now getting 24 breathes per minute and his stats are really good. He has another really great nurse today.
All in all Caleb is doing very well! He just looks like he is sleeping. His color is great and even in his sleep he is breaking hearts! His respiratory therapist is so in love, she is very sweet.
There is another baby preparing for surgery in a couple of days so I asked that everyone pray that all goes well for her. Special prayers for Gracin as well!
Love you guys!
I am so glad to hear he is doing well! I knew your baby would be strong and recover quickly - he has the power of the Lord shining on him! Give him my love and a kiss (my place is on the forehead, remember). I don't mind sharing the forehead, but that's where you need to kiss him when you tell him it is from Grandma Liz. :)
ReplyDeleteI will pray for Gracin. Are there two babies or did you mean Gracin is getting ready for surgery?
I didn't expect so many updates so quickly! I should have been checking all day yesterday and I wasn't!
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were you on the medical flight?
How is the cafeteria food? :)
We are thinking of you lots!!!! Love to you all!
Charlie has an appt at CHKD tomorrow so I'm thinking about stopping by the NICU waiting room.
Jacki the nurse says hi! She commented on my blog!
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