This has been possibly the longest week of my life. Last Friday our tiny guy was taken off the vent and put back on the c-pap, he did wonderful for several hours and after an excellent blood gas his doctor decided to put him on the nasal cannula. He did very well on this until about 3:30 am Saturday morning when he crashed so hard he scared his nurses a little bit. They had him back on the vent and doing well (after some serious effort) when they called Michael and I at 4:20 am. We obviously immediately ran up to the hospital. Noah had a very bad mucus plug that seems to be the main cause of his event. He just couldn't breath through it. He is a tough little man and was right as rain by Saturday evening when we got back up there for the second time that day. Sunday night he was all eyes for us and was constantly turning to look for mommies voice. Today his doctor put him back on the c-pap and he is doing just fine (except for not liking the way it feels and trying to wiggle out of it). His doctor said he would give him 48 hours (I wouldn't be supprised if he doesn't wait that long) before another attempt at the nasal cannula. His afternoon and evening blood gases were great. I took a few photos after I gave him his bath and had him snuggied back in bed today.
2 comments:
Yes indeed, he is a strong little one. He also has God watching over him every moment and keeping him safe. We all have him in our prayers, and can't wait till he is home.
Love you little man.
Grandma Langley
Hi Jen
It's Jan. Just checking in on your little guy and letting you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
First, HE IS SO DAMN CUTE!!!! Some day he won't have to have a tube in his face and you can just snuggle with him in your own bed. It will come.
Love
Jan
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