This morning started out rough with a call from the nurse that William had not one, not a couple, but EIGHT significant spells last night. They stopped his feeds for the day and took blood cultures to test for infection, suspecting a UTI. So far, everything is negative. The rest of his day has been good, though. I had just talked to the doctor yesterday about what we needed to do to wean his oxygen down to send him home soon (on oxygen and the apnea monitor), but this is going to hold him back a bit. He can't come home and just stop breathing. He is where he needs to be right now, and they are taking great care of him, I just wish he would get better. He will outgrow the apnea - it's just a matter of when. I did appreciate that the nurse called us tonight when her shift ended to let us know that she had restarted his feeds, and that the rest of his day was uneventful. The chunky monkey needs to eat :)
Aaron's bloodwork related to his liver is looking better so far. He is on extra vitamins and oil to help gain weight better, which seems to be helping. A few days ago, it looked like the boys would be coming home together soon. Now, I again think that Aaron is going to come home first, but I'm not sure when. As we've learned, this could change. For my own sanity, I need to stop thinking about homecoming until it's real. I've had my hopes up for a bit, with good reason, that they'd be home a few weeks earlier than their due date. I need to go back to the one day at a time mentality and appreciate the daily gains. They'll be home when they're supposed to be home.
Sleeping Baby Pictures
William
Aaron
Aaron & William
William
Aaron & William
Big Sister!
Helen,
ReplyDeleteSuch precious pictures. Look at those cheeks on the boys! :) I remember waiting and waiting for my son to leave the NICU -- it was frustrating. I think the one day at a time mentality is a good idea esp. due to the ups and downs of the NICU. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Kramer, RAMOM
PS. When my son did come home, it was a wonderful day. His twin sissy came to escort him home and when he was being discharged from the NICU, "I'm going home" by Chris Daughtry was on the radio. I think the timing was meant to be. I still can't hear this song without crying!
So beautiful!!! God's will, though I know you long to have them home! Praying for all 5 of you!
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