Hello everyone. Hope everyone had a nice Monday (if that is possible). My return to work was good, but I struggled to stay focused throughout the day. Houston picked up his pads for football today and as you can see from the pictures Jackson is running around the house in his football uniform. I just finished getting the mouthpieces ready for Houston and of course Jackson wanted his fixed also.
I visited Zander at lunch today and Christie and I also saw the Zman after work. He continues to rest well. His feedings were increased today to 17.5 ml every 3 hours. He has not had any rejections of milk since his feedings were increased. ZANDER DID TAKE A PACIFIER TODAY SO THIS IS A GOOD SIGN CONCERNING HIS MOUTH AND THROAT DEVELOPMENT.
We also met with Dr. Lisa Collins (one of the neonatologists) as she did her rounds and examined Zander. She indicated that his right lung is still a little smaller than his left lung and the air that is being pumped into his lungs via the trach assists in development of the lungs.
Zander will also have a blood oxygen test again tomorrow as well as additional chest xrays to look at the lungs. Dr. Collins indicated that she will also run a culture to determine if Zander can be taken off the antibiotics. She did indicate that he has not had any infections so she thinks the culture will come back entirely normal.
Although Zander continues to rest well, Dr. Collins did indicate that the trach will likely be a long-term temporary thing. The determinative key for the trach is the trachea and the cartilage in the trachea becoming more firm.
At this point in time, we are continuing to pray for Zander's complete healing and recovery, but for the short term, we continue to pray for positive news about his lungs and him being taken off the antibiotics. Additionally, we pray that when the surgeon looks at the esophagus it is stretching and growing closer and that the trachea is growing stronger.
We still pray to hold him in our arms, but in due time this will come. Thanks to all for the positive comments and prayers for our little boy. We love each of you dearly and pray that all is well with each of you.
I will write again tomorrow night after seeing Zander. Wishing you sweet dreams son...we love you.
Clancy
1 comment:
Dear Abba Father, I lift up this precious baby to you and in the name of your son, Jesus Christ, I claim his complete and perfect healing. I ask that his lung size would adjust accordingly. I ask that his esophagus would be supernaturally stretched beyond medical comprehension until it is the perfect length. We seek you Lord for a miraculous healing. I come to Your throne of grace boldly and ask You would make it possible for Clancy and Christie to be able to hold their son in their arms, quickly Lord. Until then send your Holy Spirit to fill the void they must feel close to their heart for their natural desire is to want to hold, cuddle and protect this precious life. Continue to be their shield, strength and strong tower. Bless them abundantly with Your mercy and grace, as Your word promises new every morning! Thank you for all you've done in Zander's life and all You have yet to do. To God be all glory. In the strong and mighty name of Jesus Christ, AMEN!
Much love, Amy Dover
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