There is not a whole lot new to report this evening, but I wanted to give everyone a quick update to keep all of our wonderful prayer warriors in the loop. I really wish I could express just how much you all mean to us.
They weighed Colby today and he weighs 1 lb 14 oz, up 4 oz from birth. Praise the LORD.
Colby's oxygen levels have been all over the place today. They were around 55% this afternoon but at 80% when I talked to the nurse a few minutes ago. Of all the equipment he is on I am having the hardest time rapping my brain around the ventilator. What I do know is that we want the setting to be lower than the 80% it is right now, so please pray that his blood gasses will get better and they will be able to lower the settings.
They have started covering his incubator when he is not on the photo-therapy light to make sure he gets very minimal stimulation. Any kind of stimulation can agitate him and it is important that he stay calm so the machines can do what they need to do to help him get better. I mentioned before that you could see him breathing over the machine, but in fact that isn't very good for him. It is good that he is trying to do it on his own but it he really needs to let the ventilator do the work. Please pray for Colby to have peace and calmness so that the machines and medicine can do the work.
He is still on the dopamine at a dose of 4mcg. They tried to ween him down earlier today but his blood pressure wouldn't quit stay where they want it to be. They mentioned earlier that they would probably keep him on a low dose, anyway, because it would help with kidney function. Please pray that his BP will stay stable and that his kidneys will continue to work properly.
They did confirm that he has a little staph infection. He will remain on the antibiotics for a week or so, but his labs have already started to improve.
We got to touch our precious Colby today. He has squirming around more than the nurse wanted and she told us to touch him a little on the leg to try to get him to settle down. It is so terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. We want so badly to pick him up and hug him and comfort him, but at the same time touching him means the possibility of transferring germs.
We give all the credit to God for all the miracles he has already performed in our little man. Without our faith Christ we would never be able to persevere through this trying time. We thank God everyday for all of you. We have received so much support and for that we are grateful.
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