Global Warming, Some things to consider
8 hours ago
Thoughts and stories from a not-so-super mom trying to raise super kids.
Everett is steady as she goes now. He only has medication to make him relax a little (and that's been reduced) and to make his lungs stronger (also been reduced). The doctors still don't see a lot of lung tissue on the X-ray, but they're not concerned, because he's doing so well. They figure since his lungs are processing room air, there's plenty of lung tissue in there (just behind organs that are supposed to be in his abdomen).
They have decided not to change from the oscillator to a ventilator today, just because he is doing so well. Since he's on less medication, he's more active and responsive. His eyes are focusing on us better when we talk and sing to him. I could do cartwheels because of the turnaround we've seen since Wednesday morning.
The next step is surgery to repair the hernia. It'll probably take place Monday. If all goes well, the next step will be to get him breathing without any help and get him eating. There is no timetable on those things.
Thank you for your prayers and thoughts; please keep in mind the families who aren't as fortunate as we seem to be. There are many parents whose children don't make it out of the NICU. Please pray for them. Some of the families here have been camped out for months. Join me in praying that they can remain strong and faithful.