Saturday, February 13

We've had a set back with Andrew. The staff was unable to put him on the SIPAP. He just wasn't doing very well on the conventional, and they decided to put him back on the Jet. His blood oxygen numbers have been all over the place and after changing his settings a couple of times, they went back to the Jet. We're pretty frustrated. This morning, we met with the doctor. Andrew's chronic lung disease is causing these changes. While we were here today, they started him on another burst of steroid treatments, put him back on the conventional vent, and started a respiratory treatment. So, we may be doing this back and forth until his lungs grow. He is now 3lbs. 8oz.

Mattie is doing good. She is trying nasal cannula three times a day for three hours at a time. The staff tried to bottle feed her yesterday. She started to feed, but wasn't coordinated enough to swallow. She got a little scared and wouldn't open her mouth again. Mattie is now 3lbs 3oz.

Adelaide is doing good. She's been taking whole bottles of milk a couple of times a day. She's fed by a feeding tube the other times. She's still maintaining her heat and is in an open air crib. She is 4lbs. 5oz.

Praise
Andrew's short stint on the Jet.
Mattie trying the bottle.
Adelaide taking whole bottles.

Prayer
Andrew's lungs would improve.
Andrew would be weaned off ventilators.
Mattie would be able to bottle feed.
Kevin and Tara's frustration level. Peace and understanding.