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In so many ways, this was a very encouraging day.*For the third straight test, Luke's heart shows that the enlarged right ventricle continues to shrink back toward a normal size. With every test, cardiologists are more and more hopeful that it will fully correct itself.
*Because of this, Luke's lungs are getting stronger as is his breathing, so much so that when we left the NICU today around 2:30pm, the ventilator was only doing about 25% of the work! Luke's head nurse said they are planning on weaning him "aggressively" over the next day and hope to have him OFF THE VENT altogether within a few days. Unbelievable stuff.
*For two days now, Luke has been receiving 24/7 photolight treatment to combat jaundice, which is so prevalent in all newborns but especially in preemies who can't yet ingest breast milk. The bummer is that the poor kid has to wear that funky-looking white blindfold/mask thing so he doesn't stare into the light. That said, his numbers are improving and hopefully the light can
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be switched off in a few days too.*Despite the picture above, they're really doing very little to Luke at this point. The IV in his left hand is gone and his umbilical line will likely go tomorrow, meaning he'll only have the vent and the PIC line in his leg.
While there are so many blessings and answers to prayer already, there remain some other longer term concerns and we ask for continued prayers with those over these next few days.
Rejoicing with you in every piece of good news, and praying for strength and encouragement for you all as you walk through the long days. My good friends daughter spent significant time in the NICU so that has given me insight into how to pray. He is a cutie, looking forward to him joining you at home!
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We continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteWhat a little doll you have! He is precious. We know all about those lights and will be praying that he is out from under them soon. (I think that they are the only lights that make you lose your tan.) We are so sad to hear that he is having so many pokes and are praying that The Great Physician heals Luke quickly so that you can be home as a whole family once more. You are amazing parents and Danny and Katie have spent the last six weeks learning what it means to put someone else's needs above their own. They are going to be the best big brother and sister. This journey that you are on and the character you have shown them is shaping them into even more incredible kids than they already were. Luke is one blessed little baby brother. We continue to pray with expectant hearts.
ReplyDeletemuch love,
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