very good...very good indeed

Excellent news. Carson had a great blood gas this morning! The doctors were very happy and they weaned two on his ventilator. He is at a PEEP plus of 13 (he started at 18). We are so proud of Carson and thankful for the answered prayers thus far. The plan is to wean his PEEP plus to very low numbers, then take his rate even lower (it is at 12 right now). Eventually, the doctors will make a decision about trialing CPAP or doing something called "sprint" where they use a trach collar for increasing times each day. For right now, we are just thankful. 

He is still having some bleeding from the area his Broviac was taken out of. They are keeping a pressure dressing on the area and will check it again on Monday. And on January 20th, we should get another ultrasound of Carson's liver. 

Kellen had a fantastic day with Nana Bunch. 

It is Preston's birthday weekend too! Liz and Preston are getting to spend a night on the town and we are praying it is a wonderful time away from the daily challenges they have faced. 

Hope you all are doing well and being blessed greatly for your faithful prayers and support.

Posted by Sarah