Sunday, October 18, 2009

Hesitant to update!

So I am a little hesitant to update the blog because it seems like every time we update to say that Luke is doing better--later that day he gets worse again! I don't want to jinx it but he is doing a little better. He had a good day yesterday and the nurses were able to decrease his oxygen to 71%! The doctors also were able to wean some of his vent settings. Last night he did good but they left his oxygen and vent settings alone because they didn't want to rush him. I am nervous because every time we get around this point Luke starts backsliding. The nurse told me today that his cultures are not coming back with any type of infection so they are going to move him out of isolation today!! He is going to be a little closer to brother and it will be a lot easier to see him. Yesterday Ken's parents came into town. The NICU and the other ICU's in the hospital are debating whether to restrict all visitors except parents starting Monday. Dick and Paula got to go see the boys yesterday and will see them tonight and hopefully they will not shut out everyone and they will get to see them the rest of their visit. We surprised Paula and let her hold Jack. My dad went last night and got to hold him too. My mom and Dick will get to hold him today. It is hard giving up my time with him but we wanted them to be able to hold him--especially if they ban everyone except us. We will post pictures later!! Thank you for the prayers and words of encouragement. They have helped us more than you know. Ken and I are worn out and emotionally exhausted but we are living one day at a time and trying to do the best we can. Thank you to our parents who have supported us through this time and we appreciate knowing that they are there WHENEVER we need them!! Love you guys!

1 comment:

Powley Journey said...

Just wanted you to know that I have prayed fervently for Luke and will continue to do so. Glad to hear progress, but will still pray for his healing. Melanie Brown Powley