Sunday, October 3, 2010

Driving home in the rain

Another calm day for Lalo. They are working on reducing his narcotics a bit, so he can move around a bit more. This will help with the edema (extra fluid). The nurse said he was weighed last night and he is about 11 lbs (can't remember exactly because she gave it in kilos). That is one hefty newborn, so clearly he still has lots of fluid to get rid of.

We were both sitting with him when the nurse changed his diaper, cleared his breathing tube, checked his pupils, and tilted him to the opposite side. Boy did he get mad at her!! He turned bright red, his blood pressure rose, and he held both of his fists slightly up in the air. Felt bad for him, but it was also wonderful to see him a little more awake.

Please say a prayer for the family of little Lo's roommate for the last few weeks, "M". Their baby girl passed away today. She was also on ecmo and has basically been hospitalized since she was 4 mo. old (I believe she is 8 mo. now). Even though we have only had a handful of conversations with them, I think both Lalo and I found a lot of courage and strength from her parents. They just seem like good people and so dedicated to their daughter. We hope she is resting peacefully.

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4 comments:

Christine said...

Sarah and Lalo: I can't express enough how happy we are to read your latest updates. We hope you continue to receive happy, encouraging news, and get to take Baby 'Lo home soon. Hugs to all.

Anonymous said...

It was great to see yet another positive update. I will send a prayer out for the family of baby "M" as well.

Unknown said...

Sarah and Lalo,
We are very happy he is doing better thanks for the updates. Hugs to the both of you and Caleb, and a very special one one to baby Lalo. We think of your family throughout the day and we will continue to pray for little "Lo". And we most definetly will ask for a special intention for Baby "M".
God Bless you Sarah and Lalo and your wonderful family.
Love the Padilla's

Anonymous said...

We are praying for you all every day. I'm sure it's so hard to write all that you have - especially in the last few days.
We think of you all the time and will add an extra thought for your nearby hospital family.
Love,
Boone, Karen and Gracie.