Brody is looking great today. Very soon, they plan to discontinue the IV nutrients because he is getting enough from his feedings. He continues to need the ventilator for now. His murmur is still there, but soft. Hopefully the vessel will close on its own now. It will be monitored to make sure it doesn't start to get worse again. Another round of medicine would be the course of action if it does.
His chest x-ray showed a touch of cloudiness, and they think he has a bit of pneumonia starting. This is very typical and they caught it early, so they are going to massage his chest with a little device and then suction out the crud. You and I would just cough out this stuff, but he can't cough on his own, so they need to help him get rid of it.
Right now, Mom is just watching Brody. Dad is at work, but he gets to hold him tonight! He can hardly wait. It is going to be so cool. We'll post pictures tonight.
I am just amazed that due to all the advancements in preemie care they know exactly what might happen on each day of Brody’s life. Better yet they know exactly what they need to do to heal his tiny body and help him grow!!! And tonight he gets to be up close and personal with his daddy – how cool. Take care all. Praying and praying.
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