Little Collin is doing pretty well considering everything. He's been in the NICU for 2 nights now. Collin's still on the ventilator, he's averaging about 60 breaths a minute and only about 14 are assisted. Our doctor has said that he's doing "extremely well" breathing and all his tests have said that he's receiving the oxygen to his blood very well. The latest news we've found out today is that he has a slight heart murmur which is very common with very preemie babies. The murmur is caused by a "ductus" in his heart that would normally close at full term, but where he's so little he needs medication for this. They're going to start him on an IV tonight and that should help close the ductus. He's doing so well breathing that he could come off of the vent in a few days! A couple of upcoming tests are an echocardiogram just to make sure his heart is doing well and the medication is working, and he's getting an ultrasound of his brain to make sure any bleeds (also common) aren't spreading or causing swelling. So, right now all he's doing is hanging out under his UV light, getting a nice tan and growing and growing. We'll keep you updated!
- Shanoah & Jason
A great idea! Thanks for the updates...it helps with being so far away :( His Auntie is sending him (and you) many kisses and much love. Looking forward to Christmas even more so now that my precious nephew is here. Can't wait to see all of you. Love.
ReplyDeleteI was given your blog by a friend and wanted to reach out to you. My son was born in April at 23 weeks and spent 4 months in the NICU. Remarkably, he is doing so well now! I just wanted to let you know that I'd love to help in any way (answer questions, listen, offer encouragement). The NICU life is an emotional rollercoaster, but I found it was so helpful to hear how others went through it (and survived!). Please email me if you'd like at franks.Lindsay@gmail.com. Also, our blog is www.littlebabypierce.blogspot.com if you want to read our story. We are praying for your little fighter and know that God has great things in store for him!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear he is doing well :-)
ReplyDeleteI am Jim McEwen's Aunt Jane. I have been following your blog from the beginning. Your writing is awesome and I hope you can keep a copy for him to read when he is older. He is adorable.
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