Suspecting some pulmonary hypertension (which, as I understand it, would explain the crazy variation in his blood oxygen and his oxygen needs), the doctor started Seth on inhaled nitric oxide to help dilate his little blood vessels in his lungs. Their constriction is what causes the hypertension. He is down in the 40%s on his oxygen needs and has been weaned two settings on his machine, praise God! We just pray it continues this way, if the Lord is willing to heal our precious boy.
We don't have any test results back yet. One test was for an infection that would be treatable/curable, the other was for an incurable, fatal genetic mutation. We will let you know when we know (by Friday and perhaps not for another 3 weeks, respectively) - THANK YOU for praying and caring!
We got to touch and talk to him yesterday. He was doing so well on his oxygenation when we did that and as I sang to him "I am Jesus' Little Lamb" the nurse had to turn down his oxygen delivery percentage! What a special time. Today I am going to be there while they change his bedding. I'm sure Gavin will run up too if he is able to get away from his other appointment early.
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| Seth with all his tubes (still gorgeous!) :) |
Marcie is in an open crib! Pictures to follow. :) She's also on a lot less air flow (3 liters per minute vs. 5) through her cannula and on no oxygen! She's doing great, praise God!
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| "What was THAT!?" (Will) |
David and Will are on the minimal airflow settings, nasal cannula only, receiving 1 liter per minute of room air. We are so thankful for that, as well as for their bottle feeding success which began yesterday. Those boys went to TOWN on their bottles! Amazing when you think everything has just gone directly to their stomach via tube prior to this. They've never had to suck, swallow, breath before. David was actually sucking faster than was good for him and had to be paced. :)
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| David |
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| Will |
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| A reflective moment afterwards |
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| Mom and Will after his bottle |
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| David with Dad and in his Navarro clothes! |
Gracie is precious and doing well, gained 10 grams last night (we'd like to see more than that, obviously, but are grateful nonetheless). I need to go hold her, so I'd better close now! She's hard to take pictures of because it's too dark and she wears the big CPAP mask.
Love and gratitude for your prayers and all the ways you show you care,
Carrie
Prayers to your precious babes-extra prayers for baby Seth. You are both doing a great job :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful to see more babies and less tubes!!! You are all in my prayers!! God Bless
ReplyDeleteStill praying for your precious family. We love you guys!!! Mark and Nikki Gross
ReplyDeleteOh ... so tiny!!! I love seeing you get to hold them, and it's so sweet to see them EATING!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read such a wonderful update! Prayers continue, of course.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news and beautiful pictures! Praising Him for all mercies shown and for all the positive improvements!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting so much to see a picture of Seth..I'm so glad it worked out!! He is in my heart and prayers ALL the time!!! Thank-you Jesus for the Doctor's insight, that Came from You. Please continue your work in Seth's tiny body towards his continued improvement and Healing ... Praise you too Lord for Seth's Peacefulness when hearing his Mother Voice... AND PRAISE GOD TOO, for Will and David Accepting and Drinking from a Bottle,,,That is ONE GREAT IMPROVEMENT!!!!! Will is so Expressive! Thank-you Too for Keeping Gavin and Carrie, and Isaac in your Loving arms, filling them with your" Peace That Passes all Understanding" From Dayton Ohio
ReplyDeleteBeen following all your updates and praying for you all. Love, love, love seeing all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jen
Yay Praise God, so wonderful how to see how well they are doing.What a sweet blessing.. Hey David are you proving this early on "A way to a mans heart is through his tummy"? Just kidding. So awesome to see them eatting .. praying and cheering and praising God!!!!
ReplyDeleteerika
YEAH YEAH YEAH!! I have a feeling two little boys will be going home before you know it!!! Let the games begin :-) Praying for little Seth!!! Hugs!!!
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