Friday, February 6, 2009

Feb. 6 Update - Where did that CPAP Go????


Wendy and I just got back from visiting Colton at the NICU today. To our pleasant surprise, the CPAP was no longer connected! This is great news as he is now 100% breathing on his own!

Also, we got great news today from his head ultrasound. No brain bleeds! This had been a concern due to his traumatic entry into this world and the bruising around his head. So we are very thankful for this great news!

The ECHO of his heart did indicate that the PDA is still there. However, Dr. Hernandez does not know the size of it yet as it needs to be evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist. Due to his stability and the fact that he has been extubated, they will try to the medicinal route to try to close that PDA. A pediatric cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital will read the results of the ECHO to determine if the PDA is closing. We hope to hear news on this later this evening. Keep your fingers crossed and those prayers going that the PDA is starting to shrink!

We also had a concern with him not moving his right arm. Well, turns out he had good reason for not moving it. His humerus is broken! An x-ray did confirm a fracture of his humerus that was not initially seen on his first x-ray due to the angle of the image. Dr. Epps evaluated Colton and he will be splinting him tonight. We told you he had a rough start!

Colton is also opening his eyes some to see all those scary people hovering over his crib. He also protests profusely when his diaper is changed. Today, I turned on my cell phone video camera when Wendy was changing his diaper. He definitely let us know his displeasure as you can see in the attached video on this post! That cry is music to our ears and we will gladly welcome that cry at home.

More updates soon! Love Bret, Wendy, Sydney and Colton.

6 comments:

The McKinney's said...

Your little man has way more hair than our little man. Love that first picture, and the cry is a blessing. I hope to continue to hear great news from yall about the strong little miracle.

Lora said...

He is absolutely beautiful! I've watched the video you sent to my phone over and over. Yay Cool Col-Tee!

Scooter said...

Bret, I think he has more hair than you. Or should I say us.

Pam said...

Awwww Bless his tiny little heart!! Love the cry, and, what a little doll!!!!!

This is all good news! The progress is definitely forward!!

I look forward to all the updates and photos!

You all remain in my thoughts and prayers!

Kelly said...

What a healthy sounding cry!!

Congratulations on all the wonderful news.

cheryl phillips said...

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so good to see the improvement Colton has made. I pray you will have a blessed week 2. cheryl phillips (kim and kelly's church family)