He made it to double digits.....day 10

Well, our little guy had a better day today. His morning started off a little rough, he couldn't figure out how he wanted his vent settings. They had to put him on 100% oxygen for the first time (that I know of at least), because he wasn't responding well to other things they were doing to try and help him breathe better. His blood gases improved throughout the day, and by the time we left his oxygen levels had stabilized.

The Dr. said the blood culture and ET (ventilator tube that goes into his lungs) tested positive for infection...something like gram positive cocci. All of his other tests have come back negative for infection (what they pulled from the urine culture and spinal tap). The Dr. started Kale on another antibiotic, so we are hoping that that helps clear this infection up before it gets too bad.

Kale's heart rate was steady today, back in the normal (well, normal for him) range of 80-90s. He received another blood transfusion today as his H&H levels were on the low side, that's another reason the Drs. can tell he's fighting an infection. They also feel that it could be a reason that his oxygen levels are having a tough time stabilizing, when he's not doing so hot with maintaining the elements of his blood, his body isn't getting oxygen dispersed as needed. The Dr. also said that his lung x-ray this morning looked 'hazy'. We're hoping this doesn't mean that he is developing a lung infection or ailment.

Kale had another poopy diaper overnight, and one this afternoon, which means that his gut is tolerating the feedings well! They may increase his feedings tomorrow, so Derc and I are happy about that.

Derc and I attempted to have a normal day today. We went down tho the hospital for a few hours and hung out with our boy, then ran some errands, got the car washed, mowed the yard, watched the Gray's season finale (and OH MAN was that amazing!!!!). Now we're meeting some friends out for dinner, we're lucky to have such great people around us for support but also to help keep our mind off things.

So, we're hoping that Kale's night continues to be stable and uneventful and his blood gases continue to improve. Thank you for keeping our precious little man in your thoughts and prayers, we greatly appreciate it!