Saturday, September 15, 2012

Rough morning

Mason was very critical this morning. His belly looked like he has swallowed a basketball. He couldn't breathe and his np said if it didn't improve then he likely wouldn't make it. We were waiting on an ultrasound to see if it looked like there was fluid in his belly before they tapped his belly to draw off fluid. They ended up pulling off 373 cc of milk like fluid. It is now suspected that what that fluid was was his TPN and lipids that was running through his broviac. The ultrasound tech also looked at his broviac which looked questionable so they are going to do a contrast study to confirm that this is what it was. Blood also just came back with another bacteria so they changed around his antibiotics. Since they have drawn off the fluid Mason's breathing is so much better and he is alert and awake. We are thankful that he has improved.

5 comments:

  1. Have been following his progress through the past day or so and have been praying for him. So happy to hear he is improving a bit now... hope it continues. You are all so strong. Keep fighting, Mason!!

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  2. Praying for you guys! Glad they figured out what was wrong and got some fluid off.

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  3. oh that stupid nicu two step!!!! thinking of you and your little guy!!

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  4. Praying for you guys. You have a very tough little cookie!

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  5. Whispering many prayers for your little fighter - what a fighter he is - and for his amazing parents. You are the best parents for Mason with your steadfast love and prayer. Our family (preemie, Shaw 18 months & 3 yr old, Nash) included Mason in their prayers tonight. We will stay with you. Dark days will pass. Wishing peace for your family that is consumed with worry. Some days it is just taking hours at a time. - Much love, Team Richter www.mightyshaw.blogspot.com

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