Today Loki got a heart ultrasound scan to see if he still had the heart problem - the PDA - or if the drugs have worked. The results are encouraging but not yet definitive. The technician who performed the scan did not see the PDA, but cautioned that a neonatologist doctor will need to review the results to confirm. If this turns out to be true, then Loki won't need surgery, and may be able to be removed from the respirator. And even if the PDA is still there, I am still encouraged. Perhaps the first two courses of drugs shrank it so that it is hard to see, and maybe a third course will finish the job.
We should have some information midday tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed.
It seems there is a balance to be achieved with the respirator and other assisted breathing equipment. Although it is good for his lungs for the respirator to be on a weak setting, he is burning much of his calories through breathing instead of putting on some weight. It is not as clear-cut as I initially thought.
Untitled (written 8/30/2008)
5 months ago
2 comments:
Oh my goodness--
Loki is so beautiful and full of life! I am sending all my good energy to you and hoping the drugs have worked.
Cheryl
It is so good to see him move and open his eyes! It seems like he likes his finger, I hope his heart is healthy and the respirator can be removed because...then you can hold him! ove Marieke
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