Still nothing on the blood cultures...but they sent a sample of his boogers to the lab and it showed bacterial growth quickly.. so there is definitely something going on in there. This is actually a good thing because it means it will help the Dr.'s narrow down what type it is and how to treat it. I dont know much about it yet..but we are hoping that the antibiotics they started him on yesterday have already been working on it.
Overnight, Collin's temp became cold so they have his bed heating up right now to help him. In preemie babies its common when they are sick to not run a fever and actually run cold instead. Because his body is concentrating on other things, like fighting the bug, he naturally gives up energy on other things like breathing and heating himself! So, thats why its so important for him to be where he is right now. He keeps getting doses of sedatives because every time it wears off he is very active..we have already noticed that he looks better and his ventilator setting has already dropped and hes starting to pick up breathing again, and not just riding the vent. So, we are on the road to happy and healthy again :)
I love how you always have such a positive attitude! Collin is blessed to have such good parents. We're praying for your family. :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree, you guys always seem so positive! We were a mess during our NICU stay. Sorry to hear you little guy had to get reintubated- no fun! Praying this clears soon and that this is his final time on the vent. Also praying for endurance for you guys as you travel back and forth to the hospital- something that's exhausting and emotionally draining!
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