update for today

KELLEN IS GOING HOME!!!! And he passed his car seat test. :) They told Liz and Preston they wanted to discharge Kellen tomorrow. Woohoo!! Except, Liz and Preston weren't prepared for that b/c they thought it would be the weekend or Monday. They are getting their things from Dexter and scurrying back up to get ready for the big day. They have a place to stay and just have to get all their things moved. They will be staying with a very kind family friend and we are all so grateful. They are going to keep Kellen until Saturday AM because it will give Liz and Preston a little more time.

Carson is doing better. He is no longer left-shifted which means he has a blood count that doesn't look like he is infected. His blood count isn't perfect, but better. The chest x-ray is still hazy but they are thinking it may stay that way until he gets bigger and grows some. His right lung looks more open on x-ray than it had. His blood gas was good so they are staying the same on the ventilator. His bilirubin is down to 3.8 from 4.2. Yeah!!! Although we love the tan look. :) They are probably going to stop his antibiotics and continue the nebulizer treatments for 14 days. They will go to a schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off on the nebulizer.
Good news for the Clarks and all their many friends and family. 

Thank you for your prayers!!!

Posted by Sarah