In the past 12 hours Carter has gone #2 three times. Huge accomplishment. His reward is an increase in food. He is now going to 3 ml every 3 hours. I guess it has finally set in that the only way he gets rid of his light is to get rid of his bilirubin.
He is still on the ventilator. He has been having some episodes of desaturation to the low 80's. They are trying to keep him between 85 and 94% oxygen saturation. They have increased the pressure setting again with the hopes of essentially forcing the fluid out of the lungs. He is only on 21% oxygen (what we all breath in the air) so that is also very good for him. I just spoke with the nurse and she said that he is sleeping on his belly (his favorite position) and has been very good today. This is the first day since he was born that we are not able to make the trip over. Although it is tough to not see him today he is in great hands. The past 15 days has caught up to us and we know that he needs us to be well ourselves so tonight will be a night of rest. See you tomorrow little man. Love you!!
Um, which way is out?
Rest up for Mommy and Daddy, dear Carter. Hope your mask comes off tomorrow so you can see them! So proud of what a strong fighter you are!
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