Mason continues to do well today. He seems to be resting comfortably and has not required any extra morphine or sedation (other than what he gets continuously through his iv). He has been sleeping all morning.
His vent pressure was weaned to 26 today. Mason is even starting to initiate breaths on his own. The doctors turned down his vent rate to 45 to see if he keeps breathing "above the vent". This is another good sign that after his bellly closure procedures, he will be ready to do some of the work on his own.
The docs also started to wean another one of his sedation drugs (he currently has 2). He has responded well which means that he his not addicted to this one. On Saturday this drug should be completely off.
The doctors had originally planned to do the 2nd belly closure procedure tomorrow. Since Mason had to take such a step back on the vent, they want to give him time to recover and not rush things. They say that the first couple of procedures are hard on the babies, but that the 3rd and 4th are not as bad. They are predicting his next procedure to be early next week or possibly over the weekend.
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I was just reading (in almost all instances); the more you rest the better & quicker you heal. I think waiting will do Mason good. As a mom I can see just wanting to get him fixed a quickly & best as possible. But the human body is an amazing thing & truly will do most of the healing while at rest.
Also, thank you for being so efficient on this; its the first thing I check everyday & periodically throughout the day.
I agree,
resting is essential.
We hope Mom and Dad also are trying to get some rest.
Love and prayers to all,
An Alcona Friend,
Tell Mason Happy One Month Birthday!!!! His auntie misses him and hopes he is doing well.
All of you take care (and take pictures) :)
Aunt Jacquelynn
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