We haven't posted for two days because our computer at home is on the fritz and the hospital computer isn't always available. We need to bring our computer in to get fixed.
Anyway, we have lots to say about Mr. Brody. On the last post, we mentioned that he was getting another PICC line in. Well, it didn't work that day, but they got another one in yesterday in his arm. It is supposed to thread up his arm and toward his heart, but Mr. Brody has earned the nickname of "I'm a 'do it my way' guy". The PICC line curved around into his armpit. So they had to pull it back and get it pointed toward his heart. It isn't exactly the way the nurse practitioner wanted it, but it is all good and working well. It is nice for Brody to get a break from the multiple IV lines he was hooked up too.
Shortly after the last post, Brody pulled out his breathing tube. Oh, it is scary when he does that. The doctor was going to try to get him back on the C-Pap, but it became apparent rather quickly that he needed the tube back. So they re-intubated him. He graduated to a bigger size bar that is used to hold the tube in place. Basically it is a bigger piece of plastic for him to pull on now. :)
His vitals are stable now and the chest x-rays are showing better lungs. The nurse explained to us that as he gets bigger he is better able to fight the lung disease.
They started up the feedings again. He is currently getting 3 mL every three hours. The doctor talked about increasing the amount as he tolerates the feedings and hopefully he will be up to 12 mL by Friday.
The results from the echocardiogram are good. The vessel is still slightly open, but the blood flow is normal. We are so glad this is almost healed so he can focus on growing.
On Monday, the 4th, Brody will get a head ultrasound to show us the progress on his brain bleed. We are praying that it has significantly healed and that the blood clot is gone. Please pray for little boy's brain!
Guess what? Mr. Brody's umbilical cord came off last night. Now he has a cute little belly button!
Thanks for your prayers and support. We know you are here for Brody and that is what gets us through these days.
Love,
Russ, Jen, and Brody
I check all the time for updates and worry whether is none – so then I just pray more.Brody is one active little fella – go Brody, go!!!! I think he will have to be in lots of sports to burn up his energy? I love the pictures and see the changes in his little body – he is just so cute and perfect! Take care all of you!!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you Brody! I just have to say that your little 'I'm doing it my way' guy is kinda like someone else we know, like father like son but in the best possible way! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww!!! I love the picture of Brody holding onto his breathing tube :) he just needs a little blanket so he can cuddle up and wiggle his fingers on the edges :) sweet boy - I can't wait to meet you!!!!
ReplyDeleteKrista