Day 3 Update

Sorry I haven't updated sooner.  This is the first time I've been able to get to a computer and updating from a cell phone takes forever.

Colby is still doing well since his first ambulance ride to Baptist South.  We received the report from the ultrasound of his heart and he is dealing with Patent Ductus Arteriosis.  The ductus arteriosis is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around the baby's lungs before birth and usually closes when the baby takes his first deep breath after being born.  Colby's ductus arteriosis is still open and they are giving him Indocine that, in 85% of the cases, will close the hole.  They will give him three doses of the medicine and on Thursday they will do another ultrasound to see if it worked.  One good thing that will come out of the Indocine working is it will help his breathing and probably help adjust the setting on his ventilator, so please pray for the success of the medicine.

We still have not received the report on the ultrasound of the head.  Brie got to come home today so she will get to go see him for the first time since he was moved.  I'm sure we will get the report when we get there and I will update again this evening.

His platelets and  hematocrit were a little low last night so they gave him some blood  and he seems to be handling it well.

PRAISES -
    His heart rate is stable

    He is on a pretty low setting on the ventilator as well as the amount of oxygen they are having to give.

    He is urinating well so it seems as if his kidney's are functioning properly.

    They have weened him down to 2.5mcg of Dopamine for his blood pressure.  That is down from 6mcg          
    while he was at East.

We continually thank God for all the miracles that has already and continues to perform.

CONTINUED PRAYER -
    His glucose was a little low again this morning so they seem to still be having trouble finding the right balance for his IV fluid.

    The report that we receive about the he had ultrasound will show that he handle the move perfectly and that there is no bleeding from any trauma.

    The Indocine he is getting for the blood vessel in his heart will do the job and it will close and allow the blood to flow like it is supposed to.

We are going to see him in a little while so I will update again later.

Several people have reminded me of a verse that not only is true in this situation, but in every situation in all of our lives...

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11

Lord give us all the strength to know that You are in complete control of everything and without You we accomplish nothing.  I pray for everyone who reads this blog and that through this experience we will all come closer to You.  Father, I lift my son, Colby, to You and ask that You keep him safe and help him to grow and help him to keep fighting.  I pray You give the doctors and nurses wisdom and strength.  In YOUR NAME, Amen.