Last night when Brandon went to check on the boys he noticed that Brennen's face looked swollen. When I got there today it did not look any better. Fortunately, the neonatologist was there to check him out, but while he was examining him he had about 4 or 5 Bradys in a matter of minutes and he couldn't resolve them on his own. I was standing there feeling utterly helpless while the nurse tried to stimulate him to get him breathing again. I found myself taking deep breaths myself, as if willing him to do that same. Finally all his stats returned to normal and he calmed down. I don't know how long this episode took, but it felt like an eternity. The doctor ran some tests and called me later in the day to inform us that now Brennen has an infection and will start on antibiotics. I am just hoping and praying that we caught it soon enough because an infection in his tiny body just scares me. The doc was also optimistic that fighting the infection would help decrease his Bradys.
After all that I left feeling rather shaken up and drained, so when the doc called for the second time this afternoon I admit, I panicked. Luckily he only called to give me good news; Liam and Graham's PDAs are gone (woo hoo!), and a precautionary heart Echo on Brennen showed that he does not have any issues with his heart! Graham still has what is called an ASD (artrial septal defect - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrial_septal_defect), which we will have to watch over time.
So that is how we end our week. Hoping for a nice calm weekend!
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| Brennen always seems to have his arms above his head |
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| Graham, happiest all cuddled up |
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| Liam relaxing and giving a little look |
I cried when I read this! You guys are so strong. I would have had a panic attack. Praying for you!! HUGS!!!
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