Monday, April 12

We've had a set back with Andrew. He had a really bad blood gas, and his carbon dioxide levels have come up. His x-ray didn't look good either. They have moved him back to the Evita ventilator, which is what he was on when he first arrived in Dallas. So far, he's doing better. His blood gas this afternoon is improved. He'll need to get more stable on this vent before he's moved back to the home vent. His been suffering from acid reflux and has been spitting up. The staff is concerned about aspiration, so they put a tube down his nose that goes past his stomach for feedings. This should help with the reflux. Andrew's last eye exam was great, and he doesn't have any problems.

Mattie and Adelaide continue to do well at home. They're both pretty calm babies. Adelaide only screams when she's hungry. We have an eye appointment this week to see how they're doing.

Tara's last day was Friday and it's good to have her home.

Praise
Tara's last day.
Babies feeding well.
Weight gain. Especially for Andrew.
Our moms helping us care for the babies.
Andrew's good eye exam.

Prayer
Andrew would recover from his vent change.
Andrew would be comfortable. Whatever his hurting him would stop.
Mattie would wean off oxygen.
Adelaide's acid reflux would improve.