Tuesday, January 19

Tara got off to work just fine this morning. She was understandably tired, but was in good spirits as she left for her day.



The babies ultrasounds all came back normal again! We're thankful there are no brain hemorrhages or issues with their brains.



Adelaide has been moved to a nasal cannula air supply. This is exactly what people use when they're on oxygen treatments or need oxygen while in the hospital. The small clear tube with little prongs that go in the nostrils. The SIPAP masks were starting to effect the area between her nostrils. Babies her age don't have cartilage there, so it can leave an indention and will kill the tissue in the area. The staff doesn't want her to be deformed there or need plastic surgery in the future, so they went with the nasal cannula. This is a big step for her because it means she has to breathe on her own. So far, she's been doing well. She has had a few bradys, but nothing severe.



Mattie is gaining weight. She's almost 2lbs. Her blood oxygen numbers haven't been great with too much carbon dioxide. She's doing well on her ventilator and is holding steady. We couldn't kangaroo her yesterday because of her levels.



Andrew has been a lot more agitated lately. His numbers are OK though. His oxygen intake is around 40% and his blood gases look good. He could be agitated due to the steroids he took.



Praise

Adelaide doing well on nasal cannula.

Adelaide up to 2lbs. 80z.
Kevin got to give Adelaide a bath on Sunday night.
Andrew's good numbers.
Normal ultrasounds.

Prayer
Tara as she returns to work.
Adelaide would be OK on the nasal cannula. If she's not, they may have to put her back on the ventilator.
Andrew would calm down.
Mattie's blood oxygen numbers would improve.