Sunday 10-19-08

Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:28 AM, CDT

On Saturday, October 18th John developed some respiratory issues and was given antibiotics to guard against infection and caffeine to stimulate breathing.

Overnight October 18-19th John had respiratory distress. The NICU suctioned 5 mg of fluid from his nose, throat, etc. He has reflux.

Overnight October 18th-19th Ruth had her IV removed - no more blood transfusions or catheter! Her bandages have been removed - only staples remaining.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:30 AM, CDT

Ruth feels a little better this morning and her blood work is improving. No more transfusions planned for today, we hope. John got some rest last night, his heart rate was a little low but he is breathing well as long as they suction him out every hour or so.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:23 PM, CDT

Ruth is doing quite a bit better, she is eating soft foods and we cleaned her up a bit. Her bloodwork shows she needs no additional transfusions at this time.

John is having problems with reflux and apnea, so he is getting caffeine to stimulate breathing and frequent suction, since he refluxes up a lot of his food.

One piece of great news - John has gained 7 ounces since birth and now weighs more than 4 pounds!

Sunday, October 19, 2008 5:48 PM, CDT

Ruth is breast pumping with some effectiveness now. What she doesn't pump they give John in donor breast milk (carefully screened) to lessen the chance of necrosis of the intestines.

We posted three pics. We'll get the hang of this eventually