Cute little Carter. Shiny patch on his back is from heart surgery and the white tube coming from his chest is his Broviac line.
Poor little guy has had a rough week. We have been moving backwards as far as the vent and oxygen is concerned. We have had to bag him quite a few times, which was absolutely horrifying. No Mother should have to watch their baby turn blue, their heart rate stop, and belly pop out. It was awful and I can't get the picture out of my head. The nurse heard a murmur in his heart again yesterday. They ordered an echo to check things out. The way he has been acting this past week is almost identical to how he was before surgery. Doc says it is very rare that the clamp from surgery can re-open, but it is possible. We are praying that we don't have to do surgery again. Starting over on feeds would be no fun because we just got up to full feeds 22ml with 24% calories added and it has taken two weeks to get there. Also they just took his Broviac IV line out and we don't have luck with getting Picc lines in. Please pray for Carter. On a good note we are up to full feeds, he is gaining weight 2lbs 10.7oz, and his brain bleed has gone from a level 2 to a level 1. Such a blessing. Keep strong Carter we sure love you.
3 comments:
teres! carter is in our prayers. he is absolutely adorable. i am so sorry he has had a rough week. you are such a strong momma and you are admired by so many. we love you and are thinking of you.
AH! I remember Irey doing that after her surgery and you are right, NO mother should have to endure it. It's awful, especially when he is SO small! I am sorry it's been such a hard week! Hang in there!
Teresa - I just got on and got your version of the stories. I love how you can be so honest and so matter of fact and yet so faithful, positive, and hopeful all at the same time. I am so proud of you and Trav. We are praying everyday for your family. I LOVED that story of the locked door. I can totally picture it happening to me :) I'll have to keep that in mind and go put something in the room to unlock the door with. haha Love you!
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