The boys both remain on increased oxygen. Logan is at 51% and Nolan is at 46%. They continue to sat in the high 80's low 90's. We were spoiled in the begining with their O2 settings being at 21% (room air) for the first week and a half or so. Hopefully the boys will be able to wean back down to 21% soon.
Both boys have PICC lines (IV's) Nolan and his changed yesterday and Logan will have his changed tonight. When they change the lines, everything must remain sterile to avoid infection. Everyone must leave the room or put on the blue surgical looking masks if they wish to remain in the room. I don't really like to watch. The oxygen is increased dramatically during the procedure. For an adult, or even an older child, an IV is a simple "no big deal" thing but, for the boys they can get over stimulated and very frustrated. This is when their vitals start to really go wacky. So far though, both boys have handled their changes well.
BIG NEWS: As mentioned in previous posts, both boys have a PDA. They were each given 3 doses of medication to help the duct to close. Praise the Lord, both Nolan and Logan, had echocardiograms done today to check their PDAs and they are both small or closing! :D As of now, there is no need for further treatment of the PDAs and they should be closed soon! :D We will continue to pray that they fully close with out the need for ligation.
Nolan received a blood transfusion two days ago. He tolerated well. The morning after his transfusion, he did have to go back under the billy lights to help his liver break down his new blood. Today the lights were DC'ed (discontinued/stopped). Nolan is set to finish up his Vanko (antibiotic for the slight redness/rash around his belly button). Once the Vanko is complete we should have a better idea as to when the OG (feeding) tube will be replaced and feedings will begin. I had mentioned in a preivous post that Nolan and some fluid around his lungs and was being put on a diretic. Today his diretic was increased to try to get him to pee out the excess fluids.
Logan started to feed yesterday. He gets 1mL of breast milk every 2 hours. So far he is handling his feedings well. I am very excited about this! The breast milk is better for him all around and will also help him to gain more weight! :D Logan was under the billy lights yesterday as well. He had a change in some of his fluids which caused his bili number to go up so, after morning labs, they put a new order in to have him back on the light. This morning, his light was also DC'ed. I don't particulary like to see the boys under the lights. Not because it is painful or uncomfortable for them but, because I can't see their sweet little faces due to the big 'ol shades to block the light from their eyes. Logan is still exhibiting his new found personality trait but, overall he does seem to be more content since the discovery of the fluid around his lungs and starting his diretic. His dose was also increased to help him pee out the excess fluids he is retaining.
It really bothers me how dry the boys skin is. Yesterday poor Nolan looked like a snake! The Nurse was explaining to me that they can't use lotion on them until they are over their bili issues and no longer need the lights. She was saying that if they use lotion the babies and then they go under the lights, the light will burn their skin. EEK! Their dry skin is the least of my worries. They are getting fluids and peeing out adequate amounts so, we know they are not dehydrated.
Im not sure who is in charge of this but, there have been little things brought in for the boys. I have found little tiny hats all made with different types of yarn and today I found two little foam Christmas ornaments with each of their names on them. They were very cute. I wonder who makes them. Either way, it was a great gesture.
We got our tree up and decorated this weekend. At my baby shower I got an "N" and an "L" ornament. I found the perfect spot on the tree for each of them :) Grandma has already got their "First Christmas" stockings and will soon have those hung as well. Grandma is super excited for their first Christmas. Mommy and Daddy are torn. We are very excited that they are here and doing well but, very sad that they wont be "here" on Christmas. I know, I know, it is far better that they get as big as they can and do as well as they can in the NICU so that when they do come home, they are given the best chance to thrive and do well here. It just stinks a little bit. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I will be an emotional mess on Christmas morning. Espeically when Mommy and Daddy have to open Nolan and Logan's presents from their Grandma and Grandpa and other family members. Oh sheesh, Im rambling....I will leave you all with pictures from today. I think they do look bigger than they have!
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| little baby, BIG mouth! |
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| Nolan after Hands on Care. He looks so exhausted! |
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| I know, it is very dark but, this is another shot of Logan! |
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| Mommy was able to help with Nolan's hands on care tonight! |
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