Monday, 6/6
I am pooped! One of the side effects of Dinky doing so well and being so alert is that I find it harder than ever to leave him! He had a good day today. He spent the day trying to eat his pacifier and just generally looking criminally cute. His breathing appeared much easier today. Over the weekend his respiratory rate (the # of times he breathes a minute) was pretty high but today it was much more relaxed. During rounds this morning the doctor said that now for the first time they can really focus on his lungs which unfortunately have some chronic disease from being a preemie on the ventilator for so long. For this reason they will wean his vapotherm (the type of oxygen he's on) very slowly to give his lungs time to heal and adjust. He warned me that this will be a slow process that you just can't rush. If I had to guess I would say we'll probably be in the hospital for a while longer. My hope is that we'll have Dinky home by his 6 month birthday.
The only new issue that I'm not expecting to develop into anything bigger is that he does have a slight heart murmur. They had the cardiologist come by today and they will do some tests tomorrow but hopefully it's just a "preemie" issue that will resolve on its own. Between these tests and another eye exam his calendar is full for tomorrow!
Finally, Dinky wanted to be sure and wish his "ma" and "pa" a happy 40th wedding anniversary today!
posted by Jen @ 8:36 PM
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Another good day for our good fellow! What a difference a few days have made! I don't think any one of us would have last week predicted that Dinky would now be working on his fourth consecutive day of breathing on his own! I can only shake my head in awe and humility. Now, Mom and Dad, get some much deserved rest. love...
dobie
June has so far proven to be a good month! I pray that things continue to get better day by day!Parenting is the hardest job ever...I would have never imagined. Almost as rewarding as social work-haha! My admiration to all parents reading this... I think of you guys often.. Bethany
I feel like I can see the smile on your face as you tell us about your day. It is so wonderful and contagious. I am sitting here grinning right along with you guys!
I know that having a dog is not the same as having a kid, but it's as close as I'm going to get for the time being...The first time Memphis had gas he got so upset. I remember seeing the confused look upon his face and him wondering what the heck was going on. The same thing happened when he got his first case of the hiccups. Six years later, the thought of it still makes me smile...Enjoy every precious bit! You have waited a long time for these moments. I can't wait until I get to see him sit up in person. How amazing!
To Dave & Mary: a very happy anniversary to my other set of folks! I love you both!
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