Update:
His overall urine output today reached a new high of 120 CC's. That count included two episodes of him "letting it loose" on the nurse. Ha! More importantly, today was the first day that Nathan had a negative input/output level, meaning that he is getting rid of more fluid than he is receiving.
Also positive is the news that Nathan's platelet levels have increased independently. His body is beginning to produce these on its own as well as the red blood cells.
The Phenobarbital level (the medication for seizure activity and sedation) was tested this morning and has lowered to 9.9. Dr. C wants the level below 5 before they will repeat the EEG to test brain activity.
COOL SIDE STORY- As you know, Nathan's blood pressure has been a little higher the past few days, but Dr. Daddy noticed a really cool event today. While Stephanie read a number of books to Nathan, Kyle kept an eye on all of his vital levels on the monitors. The longer Steph read, Nathan's BP and heart rate both dropped double digits. He knows and LOVES his momma's voice!
NICU room on their over night stay
What a big boy!
Steph and WONDERFUL nurse, Lin walking them to the car
"Two Peas in a Pod"
Sweet baby swaddled in his bassinet
Patches is so curious about Jacen, but has been a good dog
7 comments:
We are SO EXCITED!!!!!! We are praying for all of you and for sweet Nathan to join you soon! Thank you Lufts for keeping us posted!!!
It brought tears to my eyes to read about little Nate's reaction to his momma's voice! That is truly priceless! You are continuously in our prayers...so glad that Jace is doing well at home! Mom and Dad look AWESOME - you don't even seem tired;-)
I love the picture of Patches peeking in at Jacen, it made me laugh. And we are excited to hear that Nathan continues to improve, we pray he will be home soon.
WOOHOO Those are very precious pictures. We will continiue to pray for everyone. Love you guys.
Love the pics. The one with Patches is priceless. Congrats of getting Jacen home! I am so excited for all of you. I will continue to pray for sweet Nathan and his continued progress. Baby steps, baby steps. Stephanie, you look fabulous! Kyle, you look good too. Love you guys!
Im am so happy to hear of the progress that the boys are making. I cant wait to see them and hold my nephews. Yall are in our prayer daily. God is so Good. We send our love. Give them a big kiss from their Aunt Beth.
Love Beth and Mark
Stephanie & Kyle,
What great news and what wonderful, happy pictures! The picture with Patches is great!! Soon, he'll have two sweet babies to get to know. I will continue to pray for you all with special prayers for Nathan's little kidneys!
Love ya'll,
Lali
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