Gestational Age: 28 weeks 5 days
Weight: 960 grams
2 lbs 2 oz
Joshua had the broviac catheter inserted today. He was still sleepy when we got there, but while he was all nice and relaxed, and not fighting the vent, his sats were wonderful! They did give him a course of antibiotics before the surgery but won't do any more unless he shows signs of infection. He is off the feeds for the night, and they started the TPN through the catheter this evening (better nutrition). We didn't spend too much time as he was pretty out of it, and they were doing some stuff with the catheter while we were there. His face still looks a little puffy to me, but no one seems concerned, so I will just note it and mention it every day! Tomorrow should be a better day.
Love you all!
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5 comments:
We can only guess how hard this is for you, but please know that so many many of your friends and family are still praying for Joshua and thinking of all of you every minute of every day.
love,
Dee & Jeff
I know the insertion of the tube probably wasn't the most fun thing for him lately, but in the long run it will probably save him some discomfort from being poked and prodded every day in his little feeties or other extremities. And I bet we see some weight changes with the new nutrition he'll be able to have :)
Michele
Glad to hear that the line is finally in. The TPN should really help him bulk up. All of us here are keeping the Harrington clan in our thoughts. Alot of people here at the hospital are following the wonderful blog you have started.They all sent there wishes to you all.
Uncle TimmY
Dianna and Dave,
Dee sent me the link to your blog and I just wanted to say that your son is beautiful. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Katie Johnson
Poor Little Fella.....the good news is that the broviac will save him many painful sticks and resticks and is much more reliable than the Picc Line. I am so happy to hear that his little lungs are holding their own today as far as stable sats!!! He's just getting ready to really wail out those cries for more love and attention!!! Love you all and sending all my angel feathers to Joshua!!!
Love ya's....Joan
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