This was a rough weekend for Drew and for us. Drew confronted a variety of challenges but he is doing a lot better tonight. On Saturday morning Drew wasn't tolerating any of the routine cares and check ups. His lungs were not oxygenating very well, his lungs were not ventilating CO2 very well, he was dehydrated, his kidneys had some difficulties resulting in an increase of total body acid as well as lower urine output, his adrenals were not supplying a sufficient amount of hydrocortisone which plays a complex role in regulating normal body functions, his feedings of milk were stopped and all liquid in his gut was sucked out, and his TPN (nutrition fed intravenously) had to be replaced with sugar water. Drew has to be the toughest little guy in the world to fight through all of these challenges. All of these complications led the doctors to believe that Drew had contracted an infection. They took a few blood samples to be cultured and started him on two types of antibiotics last night. His blood cultures showed this morning that he has a bacterial infection and will need to stay on the antibiotics for around ten days. He is also on hydrocortisone and he is well hydrated again. Drew was put on a different ventilator (breathing machine) last night. The new machine is called the Bunnell life pulse high frequency "jet" ventilator, it works in tandem with the Drager ventilator and Drew is responding really well to his new ventilator. His lungs looked a lot better in the chest x-ray today and he is oxygenating as well as ventilating CO2 extremely well! We were so impressed with his recovery and we are so grateful for his desire to keep fighting. We know that he can feel the support from all of the prayers from his friends and family. We will find out this week if Drew will have any long term complications from the challenges he faced this weekend. We keep praying that Heavenly Father will bless him and help us to trust in his will. Our family continues to grow closer every day and for that we are very thankful for these experiences.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Roller Coaster Continues
Posted by Eric, Jenn, and Drew at 11:10 PM
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Jenn... I left this message for you and realized that I left it on a post that was clear down on your page and that you probably didn't get it. I talked to your parents last night! I love them... anyway....
Cook!... Oh my gosh honey! I was just thinking about you the other day. I just found your blog through Laur's. I am so glad to see that your baby is doing much better. Our prayers are with your little family. If there is anything we can do... let us know. Email me at anika_allred3@hotmail.com. Anyway... our blog is nateandanika.blogspot.com. Love you! Anika
Jenn and Eric...Glad to have found your blog. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Miracles happen and prayer was the only thing that helped us all make it. The ten weeks we spent in the NICU were the hardest in our entire life. Please call us at 918-406-6156 or email us carleneboden@yahoo.com anytime.
Hey guys, just wanted to tell you how great it was to see little Drew today! Even though it was just for a quick little minute. I love how he rests his little hand on his face, he is the sweetest thing I have ever seen in my whole life! I love him and I love you two!!!
Heather
It was good to see you guys today, even though Eric laughed at my car.. Drew is growing :) I hope he likes the bed time story i brought! Love ya
hey towner's...uncle fullie leaves for a few days and dj ends up riding a roller coaster. I'm glad to hear he is doing better! I see that little guy syndrome is trumping anything that comes his way! We love ya and all of us are saying a prayer for you and your FAM.
Brett, missy, Tristan and bailey
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