down more on the vent

Carson is down to 9 on his ventilator. Hip hip hooray! The doctors do not feel he has really increased in respiration per minute since we began weaning so this is a good sign. The doctor today said once the PEEP plus pressure is down to 6 to 8, he will begin weaning the rate again. It is at 12. We'll just wait and see what they are going to do and keep on praying for healing for his lungs. He continues to gain weight and appears to be doing well. 

That said, he has not been eating from a bottle as well as he has in the past. They believe it may be reflux, but have not figured it out yet. He is only taking 30-40 cc rather than closer to 60. We aren't too concerned with this, because there are so many other things.  So we'll just pray for that too.  :) 

Kellen has an appointment with Dr. Yang on Monday to evaluate his hernia and discuss surgery. Both boys got their Synagis shots today. 

I have to say the pictures from today are probably two of my favorite so far... how cute can they be!

Posted by Sarah