Day 72 - Still on the Ventilator

Hi Folks!

Today we got some good news on the bleeding in Zachary's brain, one side has no bleeding at all and the other side has been downgraded from a grade three bleed to a grade two bleed! This is great news! The bleeding is resolving. Can I get a "whoo hoo"??

In other news, Zachary remains on the ventilator. The machine is breathing 20 breaths per minute for him and he is breathing on his own quite a bit as well. His oxygen is set from 25% to 36%, which is good. Remember, room air is 21% oxygen. He will remain on steriods (twice a day) and on the ventilator until Wednesday or Thursday when a neonatal ENT doctor comes to examine him. On that day Zachary will get a bronchioscopy where the ENT doctor will look at Zachary's lungs with a camera, most likely the camera will go in via the vent tube. When Zachary will come back off the ventilator is dependent on what the ENT doctor sees. We're praying for no more swelling of his airway and no other anomalies.

Zachary spent the day catching up on his zzzz's. He isn't in pain and just gets uncomfortable with the vent tube down his throat when he starts moving around too much or when he tries to raise or turn his head. Mommy spent lots of time with him today soothing him. Daddy loved all over Zachary both before and after work and Granny Marie and Grandpa David also came to visit today.

That's about all that is going on with us. Thanks again for all the prayers, comments and love. Love to all!!