Well, I finally got to ride the roller coaster everyone was telling me about. There's a reason why they have those height requirements at the amusement parks, because the roller coasters are not fun for little guys. After taking my ventilator out on Thursday, I did really good breathing on my own Friday and Saturday. By Sunday morning, I was back on the CPAP machine and by Sunday evening, back on the ventilator....ugh. My doctor's think that I am catching an infection because my white blood cell count is high and my heart rate was hovering around 215bpm. So now, I had to pull back on my feedings, get a blood transfusion and start taking antibiotics. Worst of all, I had to get an IV in my forehead, because they couldn't get any good veins in my little legs or arms. Ok, not cute at all. Don't worry, Mommy is ok with it....well, now she is but it took a day to get used to it.
Today, things were back on the upswing and everyone is feeling a lot better. The doctor said that this type of episode is normal in preemies and that I am blessed that it took this long before I ever had one. Once my weight increases and I get to be around 34 weeks (gestational age), things should really start to stabilize. I am 28 weeks and 3 days as of today. They started my feedings again today and my weight was 2lbs 1oz. We are going to work on slowly decreasing my ventilator settings until it looks like I might be ready to try breathing on my own again. Thanks again to all of you for continuing to check on me and for your continued prayers. Me and the family really appreciate it.
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THAT IS WONDERFUL NEWS LITTLE GUY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS EVERYDAY I LOVE YOU AND STAY STRONG , I SEE YOU ARE ALREADY TAKING AFTER YOUR MOTHER A REAL FIGHTER, OH AND TELL YOUR MOM HI, SHE KNOWS WE HAVE AN AWESOME GOD WHO PROTECTS YOU, SHE IS BLESSED AND YOU ARE HER BLESSING. HUGS AND KISSES! SEE YOU SOON! SONYA
ReplyDeleteHey String Bean! I know things may be a little rough for you, or more like irritating. Here's a little tip, the more you do what the doctors want, the quicker they will stop making you do things that aren't so comfortable for you! Keep that in mind the next time you have to get a stinking IV or something. Other than that I know you're a tough lil string bean so continue to hang in there and keep your spirits up! I told you being famous isn't easy, so just think of this as training. Tell mommy I said hey and continue to be patient!
ReplyDeleteLove Posh (=
Tears....I think Erica is crying too. I read it to her over the phone. I'm glad he's feeling better. That's pretty scary.
ReplyDeleteNickie
Way to go Kyle! Looking forward to see you again on Monday.
ReplyDeleteYour friendly neighborhood Neonatologist,
Dr P ;)