Mary Louise got her vent tube out today. They had previously decided not to try until next week but she begged to differ. After episodes of apnea - thought to be due to the tube moving back and forth - the doctor decided to try again today. I was there and allowed to stay by David the whole time and see her right after. She has done well with it this afternoon and is taking all of this 4 hours at a time (they are re-evaluating her blood gases frequently to see if re-intubation is necessary). But, so far, so good (it has been 7 hours now). Also, as of this afternoon, her bowel x-ray looked good - let's hope it stays that way!
David is doing well - and is on low vent settings. He is up to 3 mls every 3 hours on feedings of breast milk and having low to no residuals. He is being weaned from his Nitric Oxide still and other medications will slowly follow.
Exciting day!
Wow that is exciting! Way to go Mary Louise! Keep it up little girl!
ReplyDeleteDavid good job! Looks like you like that yummy milk! Keep up the hard work!
How exciting! What a wonderful day!!
ReplyDeleteWith Prayers and Love Always.
What awesome news! We continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. Blessings to all of you, Susan
ReplyDeleteGo Mary Louise!!! Little girls are so tough! (although it's not fair to say because David has been such a tough little man as well!!!) I'm so excited with the progress!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!
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