Today, Brody started to cover his ears when his monitor beeped.
He got his light back for jaundice. It is very minimal, but due to his small size it was determined that he should have the light for a few days. The doctors will re-evaluate it on Sunday.
Brody's PDA (Patent Ductus Arterious) opened back up again. It was almost closed as of Monday, then they started to hear the murmur early in the week. Today, they did another echocardiogram and found that it is moderate-to-large. They are treating it with oral ibuprofen, given through his feeding tube. He needs to be watched closely for any side effects. Hopefully the side effects won't be like the other medicine, which was hard on his kidneys. That was the reason he was retaining fluids after the first treatment.
Despite the PDA problem, Brody is sleeping soundly and is doing good. Hopefully this round of ibuprofen will take care of the PDA for good.
Hi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say "hi" and we're all thinking about you and little Brody!
Welcome to the big world Brody. Life can be tuff sometimes! Hang in there. It will get better and soon you'll be home! :-)
Congratulations on the little guy. Glad to read he's doing better it sounds like. Hang in there and know we all are sending you and your growing family lots of love and prayers!
Lisa Nicholson
Creative Memories (your other 'family' :-))
Jenny and Russ,
ReplyDeleteIt's Sonya :) I have not stopped thinking about your family and sending lots and lots of payers. We pray for Brody to get stronger and for strength for Mommy and Daddy. Thanks for the updates. Now that I have found your blog, we will be reading the updates and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love, Jesse, Sonya & Tristan Stoner.