Friday, April 13, 2012

Now We Wait

Yesterday I was discharged from the hospital.  It was very hard to leave the boys, but I am happy to be home and sleeping in my own bed and spending time with Addie.  I know the boys are in great hands in the NICU, and they were snoozing comfortably when we left yesterday, so that made it easier.  We can also call at any hour for an update to ease our minds. It's hard to keep straight what is going on with each of them, so I have started writing down a brief summary at each visit, so hopefully it will help me remember!  

We got some good news on Liam yesterday.  The did an x-ray and feel his collapsed lung is healing, so they were able to take his chest tube out.  He is also off his billy ruben (sp?) photo-therapy, so he doesn't have to wear the cool goggles any more.  It is so nice to see his sweet little face!  He did have to get a "Pick" line yesterday, a more permanent IV spot, so that was rough on him.  Hopefully he'll have another restful day today (can't wait to get back there)!

Graham and Brennen both had brain ultrasounds to check for hemorrhaging.  Apparently this is a common occurrence in preemies their age, especially when they have been intubated, which all of them have been.  This is done at approximately 5 days old and the good news is they came back clear.  Liam will have his ultrasound today. 

I am sure there will be more ups and downs...even in the last week it seems like we take two steps forward and one step back, but we just have to have faith that everything will continue to go well.  I think it will, we have three little fighters! 

 

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