Veronica continues to do very well in the NICU, staying stable and taking her treatments in stride. If she doesn’t suffer any setbacks, they are talking about possibly being able to start trying oral feedings with her next week. So we’re encouraged by her progress so far.
Colin, of course, is facing a much larger struggle. Last night they had to put him on a different ventilator (an oscillating ventilator) because his little lungs weren’t able to clear out the CO2 on the other ventilator and they were afraid if they turned it up any higher, they would damage his lungs. The oscillating ventilator hits him with more than 120 “little breaths” a minute, which creates a sort of whirlwind effect to drive the CO2 out.
John went down this morning for a quick visit and reported that the levels at Colin’s 6 a.m. test were encouraging and he appears to be responding well. Unfortunately, the new ventilator covers even more of his face so between it, the hat and the eye cover (for the bili lights), we can no longer see any of his face.
As soon as my pain medication kicks in, I’m planning to head back down the hall to spend some time with them and then we’ll see what today brings.
Thanks for keeping us updated! Great news for Ronnie, and even Colin's news is good - with all things considered, it is good that Colin was born this day and age, all the additional technology and understanding of the human body sure is a plus!!
ReplyDeleteKeeping all of you in our prayers.