We have a new Dr. that started his rotation Saturday. Dr. Coulter was talking about possibly doing some trial runs towards getting Gibson off of the oscillating ventilator. They turned it off last night and his CO2 (carbon dioxide) sky rocketed but he was still breathing well. Instead of extubating (pulling out the breathing tube) they decided to switch over to the conventional ventilator. This type of breathing system still aids him with the pressure he needs to keep his lungs expanded, but he is able to breathe more on his own and has more natural breaths than really fast breaths that helped keep the CO2 levels down at a normal level. Gibson is doing well so far with this. He’s maintaining his oxygen and CO2 levels well. His lungs are both expanded still. There’s a fear that his left lung (his smaller lung) could collapse without the higher pressures from the other ventilator. So far so good. Depending how he tolerates this change over the next 48 hours the next step is to wean the pressure of this vent down to be extubated and use a high-flow nasal canula.
We took a field trip down to Radiology again today for a lower GI test. They administered a contrast enema to watch with x-ray as it went up through the colon and into the lower GI tract. The Radiologist thought there could be some narrowing in the small intestine which would require surgery to fix. The upper GI we had 2 weeks ago looked normal as the contrast made its way down through. We may need to do another upper to decide if anything has developed since. The surgeons are going to meet and decide what they think of the report and the scans to come up with a plan and if action needs to be taken. We’re sick of waiting and want him fixed so he can eat and get the strength and nourishment he needs in order to recover faster. In the mean time he isn’t getting any more milk so he doesn’t back up more than he is. We should know more tomorrow.
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| Gibson know how to shoot dagers with his eyes! |
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Our nurses let us hold him again today. It probably won’t be a routine thing, but it’s so good for all of us and he tolerated it well. He seems to settle down and stay comfortable and know he’s protected while he’s swaddled and in our arms. Love him!!
Oh Gibson those lowere GIs and enimas are awful arent they! We know from experience, and it is a painful thing to have done and for parents to watch..We are hoping and praying things go well with your small intestine! You are soooo Dang cute with those big dark eyes you have!
ReplyDeleteGarrett and Kaydi we love you! Gibson is simply precious and those eyes are to die for! Caleb and I continue to pray for him. Now that we have a little boy of our own it hit home a little more and we shed tears for you guys. You are so strong and a great example to us. I am so glad that you have been able to hold him, moments like that will hopefully help you through this. Love you guys! Can't wait for our little boys to meet someday!
ReplyDeleteKaydi and Garrett, I love the pictures you posted yesterday. Kaydi - The love you have for Gibson shows so much as you stand and look at him. Garret - Your love for him shows as you set and hold him. He is so lucky to have parents like both of you. Hope to see you soon.
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Great Grandpa and Grandma Rose
Great to hear the weekend update! Love seeing Gibson with his eyes open and glad you got to hold him again. I know he loves it as much as you guys do and probably helps keep him fighting.
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