So like usual I got to the hospital today about 9 am.... Bryce's oxygen was WAY up. He was at 52% from 28% BIG JUMP as far as I am concerned. Docs don't seem to concerned about it but I personally don't feel comfortable with it. But anyway Bryce did seem more calm today, he had about 2 desats while I was there which isn't horrible but like I said he was getting allot of oxygen, so really he shouldn't have been desatting at all but he was. Rounds were fine, they started him on vitamin E today, they increased his feeds to 15ml every 3 hours, they ordered and renal ultrasound, a head ultrasound and an eye exam for 2 weeks from today, keep your fingers crossed and prayers going that those all come out fine and thats about it. Quick rounds today. He did gain 40 grams today! Which is great, pray he keeps gaining. Its so funny because I noticed today what I thought was his cheeks swelling. He has these little puff balls on his cheeks, it sorta looks like he has marbles in his mouth, so of course as I always do I panicked and called his nurse over to find out why his cheeks were swollen.... Well what it is, is that when preemies finally start to gain weight it first goes to their fat bags in their cheeks.. Its so cute he has this tiny little face and then two marbles for cheeks... Its pretty funny and if you have ever seen preemies when they are older (which I have now seen allot) all of them have marble cheeks... Too cute! Of course he's cute no matter what... He did have on Brady today and one yesterday which he has never had before but again its just another one of those "preemie things". Oh for anyone who is praying for us I would like to ask that you say a little prayer for baby Jesse. He is also a 24 week preemie and he is our neighbor and he is having a bit of a tough time right now. He's a strong boy and his parents are very caring and love him very much and I hope he does well but I think some prayers would help. Thanks!
So anyway thats about it for today, I didn't hold him today because we figured maybe a day off would benefit him. Taking him in and out puts allot of stress on him so we just decided to give him a break. Hopefully tomorrow and Sunday. I won't get to see him very long on Mothers Day because we are having Faythe's Bday party that day, but I hope I will at least get to hold him for a bit that morning. We'll see, it will all depend on him! He better behave on MOTHER'S DAY! Again Thanks to everyone for posting its good therapy for me and it also saves on my cell phone bill! Love you guys!
Friday, May 11, 2007
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Hi Erika,
Big Steven and I will light extra candles at church today for Jesse and his family. Please tell his parents that we will keep him in our thoughts and prayers constantly...just as we do for Bryce. I can't wait to see his adorable little cheeks!! How much cuter can he get???
Love - NenNen
Hi Erika! We were thinking of you yesterday during your special Mother's Day. Bryce is going to improve for you each & every day - you are his favorite mother!
Keep up your strength, knowing that you have many others with you.
Go Bryce, Go!
Hi Erika,
I'm so glad Bryce is making improvements, he is a fighter. My thoughts and prayers are with Bryce and his family.
Carol D
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