Just talked to the hospital. They have weaned Cole down to 40% O2 which is great. His films also came back much much better. This is all good news. The only downside is, he is very alert. I wish they could have kept him knocked out, but apparently that’s not the best for the body as it slows everything down big time. It’s one of those things where if they have to do it, they will, but if they don’t, avoid it at all costs. I guess this is why I’m not a doctor.
Nurse: Doctor his heart rate is dropping, he is in a lot of pain, what do we do?
Me: Knock him out.
Update 8:30 pm: Our little guy is a fighter that is for sure. They have weaned down his O2 to 30% which is incredible. They still have him on the vent because of the peep it provides. As far as I know he’ll be on that vent till weekend’s end. The blood work came back testing positive for 3 different bugs. I’m not sure what Cole has been licking, but it ain’t good. He tested positive for Group B Strep, enterococcus, and klebsiella, all which contributed to pneumonia.
The doctor also came by to check both babies eyes. Paige’s eyes looked wonderful. He’ll be back in two weeks for her. Cole’s eyes were still a little cloudy, but so far they look good. Our nurse was watching Cole like a hawk. She said if his sats drop by one number, the eye exam would be over! Nice! The doctor will be back next week to take another look. We are hoping for an uneventful weekend with Cole.
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I’m so happy to hear that today, day 4, his films are better, his O2 is down lower - all such great news!
I am so happy that he is having a better day! This is great news. Hoping that every day gets better and better.
I guess it is like they said: 2-3 days of difficulty, followed by continued improvement.
Course he’s alert. Wouldn’t you be if you went to have a James Bond laser gun jammed in your eyeball, and then wake up 4 days later to a world full of zombi…wait, wrong movie.
He’s just wondering…”what just happened? Did I miss something?”
Did Cole’s blood workup comeback? Did they ID the bug?
How’s Paige doing?
I am glad it sounds a bit better today!
I’m so glad to hear that Cole is doing better… and I can empathize with your wanting him not to be in pain. I remember those feelings day #1… our children having to fight so damn hard just isn’t fair. But I’m glad that he’s fighting, and winning!
I am so happy to her that Cole is doing so much better….
I am also so glad to hear the good results from the surgery for Paige…..
~Gina Blair
Cole is definitely a fighter! I’m glad that he continues to improve.
That is awesome news about Cole. I am glad that he is improving, and look forward to continued updates!
Deb (seabreeze from TC)