IV Out!

Yay! Cohen got the IV out today (the one that was located in his head)!! This is good because it means he has received his last dose of antibiotics; and it makes it a lot easier to get him out of his crib and hold him. I am sure he is more comfortable as well; can you imagine a needle in your head? Last night, they removed his nasal canula, and he has been breathing on his own..still breathing too fast, but a step in the right direction. Dr. Anderson ordered for him to be moved to an open crib, which is another step in the right direction. One of the things he must do before he can come home is maintain his body temperature. When I left him earlier, they had just moved him over. He continues to "eat" with a feeding tube because his respiration is still over 70 breaths per minute. Once his breathing rate decreases the doctor will start him on bottle feedings (with my milk) or if I am there I will be allowed to nurse him!

He is an oinker and is taking 65 mL (about 2 oz.) every 2-3 hours. His digestive system and excretory system are handling the feedings well, so that is another huge blessing. The nurse informed us last night, that he is back at his original birth weight of 7 lb. 12 oz.; she said that is great for him to already be back there only six days after birth. The fact that he continues to improve is such an answered prayer. I asked Dr. Anderson if he would do another X-ray to check his lungs and he said no, since he responded so well to the antibiotics. Still do not know when we will get to bring him home...just waiting for that breathing to slow down so that he can eat.

Nora slept better last night and is hopefully over the worst part of the hand, foot, and mouth disease. The blisters are still there but her fever has come down. She is still not eating/drinking well due to blisters in her throat. Praying that she continues to improve and get back to her old wild self!

We are thankful that the Lord is answering our prayers in His time and not our time. He is good!!

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.- Jeremiah 29:11