Mitchell had another great night. They moved his Nitrate down to 10 and he's been tolerating it well. They changed his feeding to 15 cc every 3 hours and told me now that he's down on his Fentayl he should be eating better. Today they also took an IV out of his head and put one in his arm. He looks like such a different baby without the one in his head, and it makes me feel better!
SO... if everything goes perfectly they will have Mitchell off the ventilator by Sunday, move him back to CPAP for 48 hours, then to a nasal cannula for a day. IF he gets off all of that, and does well with his feedings he can come HOME!!! So we're probably looking at a week or so for him to come home.
Thanks for all the updates on little Mitchell. What a great blessing to be able to hold him! So glad you have good nurses to work with, I had a few I could have done without during Meg's stay. Keep up the great work Mitchell! Your family needs you home!
ReplyDeleteKellie, ask them to prop your arms with pillows when you hold Mitchell so you're comfortable as well...isn't it amazing what we take forgranted with healthy children. Hang in there, you are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeletea week probably seems like an eternity at this point. hang in there. sheesh, he's a cute little stinker with all those tubes!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog, guys. Our thought and prayers are with you. He really in adorable.
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