Monday, February 9

On Monday, Andrew was still running high on his oxygen intake at 50 percent. Overnight, he dropped down to 42 percent. We have a little more information on what is going on with him. The initial cultures showed two different types of bacterial infections. The first one was found in his blood culture, and a second culture on the blood has not shown the infection. So, the staff thinks that the first culture was a contaminate, which means it's not in his blood, but may have come from the container the blood sample came from. We're very thankful that it's not a blood infection.

The second infection was found in his trachea. They are treating this with antibiotics. He still has a breathing tube in, and the bacteria most likely got in that way. He has two out of three signs of pneumonia, so we think that came from the bacteria in his trachea. His x-rays are cloudy, but not patchy, so they're treating him with a diuretic and medicine to breakup mucus. Andrew is now 3lbs. 2oz.

Adelaide is doing great. They are going to move her out of her isolette today and try her in a regular crib. They will wrap her up pretty tight to keep her warm until she has more fat on her. She's now at an even 4lbs. We're really excited that she's growing and getting stronger.

Mattie has been moved to the CPAP machine, and the next step is nasal cannula. This will probably come when she gains a little more weight. She's 2lbs. 14oz. She's done really well on the CPAP and is getting stronger every day.

Praise
The staff catching the infection on Andrew so early and getting him on antibiotics.
Andrew being weaned off oxygen.
Adelaide is 4lbs.!
Adelaide being moved out of the incubator.
Mattie gaining weight and moving to the CPAP.

Prayer
Andrew's lungs - This is a continual request. They need to be clear and inflated properly.
Andrew's pneumonia would be cleared by the antibiotics.
Weight gain and growth for all three.
Rest and peace for Tara. She's tired as it is, and when bad news comes up, she gets even more exhausted.