Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Progress, Progress, Progress!!!
It was another great day of progress! I don't think I could ever get tired of saying that! There wasn't really many changes today. They were able to continue weaning Pearson off the ventilator and he will go up to eating 5ml of food per hour tomorrow, which is good considering he started at 1/2ml a week and a half ago. This should show you how slow of a process it is to get them to eat normal...if they ever do, which is our next battle! Once he is off the ventilator and CPAP I will be able to start nursing him. What a wonderful day that will be!!! This is also when we will be able to tell more about if and what problems he will have with eating. A lot of CDH babies have bad reflux which is something we may have to deal with, but please pray with us that we are able to get over the hump of him being able to eat good. If he isn't able to keep his food down then they will put in a feeding tube that he may have to come home with eventually. The eating process usually takes 4-6 weeks, so we still have a ways to go, but with all of your prayers and our faith in God, I know we will conquer yet another battle!
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Hello Brandi,Matt & Pearson,
ReplyDeleteWe love reading all this good news.Sounds like he is doing better everyday.We are praying for him and can't wait to meet him.Take Care. Call us if you need us.
Love Toby and Elaine
So happy little P is still making progress. As for the feeding, remember his Uncle Teddy & I have said that he is part Blanton so the eating will just come natural(LOL). Really I feel that he will soon be nursing and growing like a weed, but take it from a feeding tube expert, if that is the way you have to go IT"S NOT SO BAD. I can not wait for the day that Pearson is cuddled in your arms and am so excited to see Matt hold him. I miss you guys and can not wait to see your post everyday and to get my little text on all the progress he is making. God is so great and he knows what is best for Pearson and God has a time plan even though it my not be what plan we would choose. Just keep putting your faith and trust in God and all this will be behind you soon and you will be home in a normal routine(well as normal as it can be with a baby).
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Aunt Lunda, Uncle Teddy & BB
great news for another good day!! Yes, feeding is an issue, but they are all different and do it in their own time. Lets pray that Pearson just does great!! ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteYour story is amazing. It gives me hope that my little guy when he makes his appearance in August that he will make it.I look forward to reading many more post of good news from you.
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