On the ECHO, it showed that his right ventricle was a little bigger than his left. This happens to babies that are on the ventilator as long as Owen. This could cause extra capillaries to grow and make the lungs too oxygenated. Later, they will probably start him on a medicine to help correct this. He may even get sent home with some. Hopefully this won't be a big deal and he will outgrow it although he could have to have bypass surgery a few years down the road.
The eye exam showed some minor things that the doctor will keep an eye on. This is pretty good news considering.
His lungs looked a little better this morning but he was having a hard time keeping his oxygen saturation levels up all day. He was crying and spitting up sporadically throughout the day. Even with all this going on, they are still thinking of extubating him in the next couple of days. Some wanted to do it today. They are going to keep him on the dexamethasone steroid that they added yesterday, for a few more days to help with extubation.
His liver is having a hard time functioning properly.
On a good note, his bed settings have changed to where he can wear clothes for the time being! Too, bad he threw up and pooped on them.
Praying for:
Kidneys to function better
Liver to function better
Adrenal glands to function better
Bones to grow stronger
Lungs to function better
Infections to stay away
Extubation to work
Eyes to work correctly
Heart problems to heal
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| First clothes after bath time |
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| Changing styles |
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