When they were suctioning his throat and changing out his breathing tube he started to fight it and wasn't handling it well so they had to put him back on the paralytic. This was no surprise, but it was exciting to be able to interact some with our little Maddox.
Yesterday they also made the decision to let his ductus(opening in the heart that normally closes after birth) close and take him off the medication that was keeping it open. By allowing it to close and watching how his body responds, they will know what surgical steps they should focus on for right now.
His fluid is still an issue and they are trying hard to get him to urinate more and hopefully eliminate some of it that way, but so far he hasn't done much in the way of voiding. Jeff just got back from talking to his nurses and they have decided to "tap" him which means drain off some of the fluid. He had some labs come back that showed his kidneys are starting to be affected. The last thing he needs is another organ to be thrown into the mix. They really aren't sure why he keeps filling with fluid, but it is not good. We'll be praying specifically for his body to respond well to the draining and that he'll quit developing all the fluid. We have to remember this is a long process and there will be steps forward and steps back, but it's just not fun to watch your baby take those steps.
For all of you who have wondered about my recovery, I am doing quite well. I've been taking good medication, been up walking and pumping, have taken a shower and am feeling pretty good most of the time. My incision looks good and I have been sleeping fairly well. All things considered, my body is doing fine. The worst thing was throwing up the day after the c-section. That was pretty painful, but there's no holding back when you've got to vomit.
Anyway, we are definitely surviving, but please keep praying. Thank you all for you kindness and concern and for your faith. We will keep trusting in the Lord and praying that He will continue to honor the blessings that we have received.
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Take good care of your self. Don't do too much as your body will definently tell you. Baby steps right, cause Maddox is a baby.
ReplyDeleteOh his poor big tummy! I hope that draining the fluid will make him more comfortable. I am praying for him and you! I will fast tomorrow for miracle Maddox. Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you guys are updating so often. All of us back home check it constantly. Thanks for taking the time out to let all of us who love you know how your doing!
ReplyDeleteWe too are checking in daily. That distended tummy picture makes me sad! I bet he will feel so much better when it is drained again. I am surprised that he is not responding to his diuretics yet... give it time. At one point, Grant was on a 5x daily schedule of IV lasix to pull fluid off from around his heart. Does he have a catheter in? They might try readjusting it....we had an experience once where for whatever reason, the placement of the foly catheter was not correctly pulling out urine. One adjustment and Grant's fluid levels dropped dramatically! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for keeping us updated. We think about you guys constantly!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he was able to open his eyes and squeeze your finger! How precious. Love you guys and we are always thinking of you and praying for Maddox. I hope that fluid goes away SOON!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to see these photos. He looks a LOT like Jeff. His poor tummy. It's so big. He is in our prayers as always. and so are you. Glad you FINALLY posted about YOUR recovery as well! I was dying to know how you're doing/recovering. C-sections are so rough... I guess ALL forms of child birth are, but still... I love you!
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