Children's day 3

Chance had a rocky night in the respiratory aspect. They had to do some tinkering to get it right.

It's funny how these little guys can get ANGRY when touched! Last night, the nurse was in there messing with him and man his blood pressure went up... He was pissed! They had to give him a small dose of "happy juice" to calm him down a bit. They just don't like too much stimulation and Chance isn't shy to tell u about it.
**** Already taking after both Joc and myself in that sense*** ;-)

He's happily active now!

He's off blood pressure medicine for now. He's able to maintain an acceptable level himself.

He's on 25% oxygen. We breath at 21%.

The surgeon who put the drain bag in came this morning and was still happy with the amount of fluids that is draining out. They positioned him a little more to one side to help the flow.

They're still watching very closely to see if things change as far as needing the operation.

He's still getting the light therapy to help with jaundice and the bruising from labor.
His little back and backside sustained the brunt of the bruising but looks so much better. They're taking it down from 2 lights 1 today.

The doctor, RN's, attending nurse, respiratory therapist, and the dietitian just made their round with Chance. They so this daily and it's where everyone goes over the previous day/morning to get on the same page. It's a whole lot of info and acronyms and numbers. Dr. Shavini then breaks it down into laymen terms for us.

He has two major complications still:

Acute lung disease and the perforation of his bowel or possibly inflammation of the bowel. They can't decipher which because they haven't gone in and opened him up.

The doctor obviously doesn't have a crystal ball and can't predict Chance's future. It's a book that we read that's written by our baby boy.

The doctor said he is in grave danger and for the the next two months it'll be that way. He is hopeful because Chance is responding well to all the treatments so far.

But, our God is an awesome God and He will see Chance thru this.

I asked the doctor if he continues to improve, when can Kangaroo care start? He said ASAP. He said he'll give it 2 days! 2 DAYS guys! Prayers prayers prayers. I can hold my baby in 2 days. So that's Saturday!!!!!