Sunday, September 27, 2009

hey, turn that ventilation down!

Yesterday, Ellis had steady stats all day. He was given his first feeding of breast milk in the afternoon; he has just been on fluids since birth. He loved the feeding, and is now on a feeding schedule of 3ml every 3 hours. Last night, his team felt it was time to change his position, since he had not been moved for 30 days. Ellis was not at all happy with this adjustment - his stats went crazy, he had to be hand bagged and moved from the oscillator to a conventional ventilator to stabilize him. This was basically a lateral move, as far as support goes. But Ellis appears to have taken quite a liking to the conventional vent.

Today, Ellis' stats have remained strong. His blood gas numbers and chest x-ray continue to get better, and the team has started weaning him off the ventilation support.

Happy 1 month birthday, Ellis! So happy that you are the one giving gifts!

9 comments:

  1. Great news again! He's such a little fighter which is fantastic. I'm so glad that things are moving in the right direction.

    Stay strong little guy. Your Aunt Jennifer can't wait to see you again. Happy 1 month birthday!!! :)

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  2. Happy 1 month - WONDERFUL news! You are so brave - and handsome! You're already surrounded by beautiful women. ;)

    Very proud of you Ellis, and your strong family. Many, many more months of celebration to come. ENJOY! Keep the good news coming. a

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  3. Keep going, Ellis, you have people all over the world rooting for you!! Now that you're getting your Mama's milk, I'll bet you start getting really strong!!

    We're so happy to hear good news!!

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  4. Christine- your recent positive posts have my eyes welling up with tears of joy! Happy 1st month birthday Ellis!

    Jacqueline Hove

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  5. Christine and James: My whole office cheered when I read the news. We are thinking of you every minute of every day. All our love, The McNabney's.

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  6. Yessssss!! I have my moms group praying for you. I have absolutely no doubt that we will be meeting Ellis in the near future. Can't wait for he and Lilah to play with Harper! Keep fighting little boy!

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  7. Jennifer and I are praying and sending healing and growth vibes from half way around the world here in Tunis, Tunisia. Go Ellis Go!!!

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  8. I am so very happy for your family, Guys! Congratulations on your 2 beautiful children. How is the big sister doing? Does she understand what has been going on with her baby brother?
    Best wishes to the 4 of you!

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  9. Go Ellis, we are all so excited here. Darby said that he is excited to help him play wii one day. We love all of you!
    Sarah

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