Lucy's RSV and pneumonia are clearly up nicely. She is on a much lower flow of oxygen (4 - 6 liters, vs the 10 - 15 from yesterday) and the oxygen level has been turned down to 21("room air")- 35 throughout the day, versus the 50 - 60 from yesterday. So, we are feeling very happy about that!
However, her GI system continues to be slow to get started. After 36 hours on a slow drip of the mix they give to people before having a colonoscopy, things are finally slowing starting to move, but she is still throwing up every hour or so. It's a tough balance to give her enough to get her intestines moving and not giving her so much that her stomach just rejects it and she throws up. They have also made several attempts to get things going from the other end...enough said.
Because her oxygen needs have gone down so significantly, she was able to move out of the ICU down to a regular room today...I was a little sad about leaving the awesome ICU nurses and one of my favorite doctors to date...but it IS a step in the right direction for Lucy, so that is what counts. She has definitely pepped up a little and even asked me to tell her a story today, one of her favorite things from mom or dad.
As always, we've had many friends, family, and awesome nanny and neighbors step up to help with errands, laundry, watching Ruby, and providing food for us. SO THANKFUL! Without all this help, we would be lost, with a house fill of dirty clothes, nothing to eat in the fridge and a much less-cuddled baby.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and messages - we so appreciate them!
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