We have created this blog to help keep all of our family and friends updated on Pearson's progress as he begins to take his first baby steps in life. As most of you know, Pearson has a birth defect known as CDH and will have to overcome many challenges over the next several months. We thank you for visiting our blog and encourage you to leave comments as often as you would like. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday, April 8, 2011
The Comeback Kid!
I hope I didn't worry you all by not posting last night. It was a long day with some ups and downs, so I crashed when we got home. Pearson's stats were up and down yesterday so we had nurses and the doctor in his room alot of the day. They were switching his positions to try and see what made him most comfortable. He also aspirated some of his milk a couple of times, which he gets through a feeding tube, but they are giving him one of his medicines again that they had stopped giving him, so he is doing much better today! He also has a partially collapsed left lung and they aren't sure why, but it should inflate again on it's own. He is resting good today and all of his oxygen levels have been better...thank you Lord! Some exciting news...MATT got to change his first diaper today! Of course it was only a pee diaper! He hasn't been broken in good with a nice big poopy one...YET!!! Lol! Tomorrow they will be putting Pearson on a conventional ventilator, so we are very excited to see how he handles it! The last time they tried him on one he wasn't strong enough, but that was before his repair surgery. We are much more confident that he will do great this time! Please continue to pray for our little guy! He's fighting a BIG battle...you would all be so proud of his strength! He continues to amaze his mommy and daddy everyday!!!
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GO!!! little Dude... we know you can do it....
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connie k
Sorry for the hard day yesterday! I hope that today is another good one. When Dakota changed from an oscillating vent to the conventional one, her blood gasses actually improved. I asked Dr. Kays if that always happened, and he said it happens when the switch is at the right time. So I pray it is the right time!
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Hugs,
Jennifer
Mom to Dakota 12-25-2008
RCDH survivor
Sorry you had a rough day, but it sounds like Pearson is back on track. God is definitely watching over him! I'm glad Matt had a diaper-changing experience, but I can't wait for him to get initiated properly:) Keep up the good work, Pearson!
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Aunt Judy
Still sending thoughts and prayers - there are days like that - they sometimes take one step forward and two back. May the new vent have a great change in everything!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Prayers for Pearsons lift lung to fill and all goes well on the new vent. Brandi, please don't apologize for not posting, we all know how important it is for you and Matt to rest. God bless
ReplyDeleteGrandma Mary
Ramsey LCDH survivor