Grant is improving. However, he is still not the same baby he was a week ago. He is grunting a lot (which is a sign that he's trying to get air) and breathing fast. However, he is starting to drink from his bottle again and seems a lot calmer than he was yesterday.
The doctor came in this morning and said that if Grant continues to drink from his bottle (a sign that he has enough air to suck) then we could go home tonight. The good news is that Grant did drink a significant portion of his first bottle this morning...but, then he proceeded to throw it up. So, again, the situation is not clear cut. The doctor then said that Grant has to make it through the day without throwing up again in order to go home.
So, what was actually the problem? No one is really sure. Although they are willing to send us home, they still want to investigate what caused the flair up. So, they scheduled a heart cath for next week to try to get to the bottom of it. They could keep us in the hospital until then, but they think he'll get stronger and healthier faster if he's at home.
In short, please pray that Grant's breathing slows, he sucks his bottle and he doesn't puke. :) If all this happens we'll see our own bed tonight. We'll keep you posted.
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Hang in there beautiful family!
Would you please call us if there's anything we can do for you besides pray?
Much love...
Dear Jim, Shannon & Grant- Want you to know you are in my thoughts & paryers. I am espeically praying for "perfect peace" for the two of you (in addition to healing for Grant). God bless.
Prayfully - Melody Milton (Abbys mom)
May the love and support that surrounds you give you strength, optimism and peace.
Love, Suzette
We are all praying- every volunteer asks about Grant when they come in for their shift.
2 Thess. 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
love,
All at Care Net
Hey Jim &Shannon,
Just checking Grants blog for updates. One question-- have they determined why Grant seems to be spitting up his bottle? There are some nifty tips in the Sears nursing book and the LaLeche nursing book on keeping milk down. If you are interested, I'd be happy to share them with you. I pray that you'll be headed home tonight.
Love,
Suzanne
Bless the Lord. Home again!
God be with you all, and precede you back to your house to prepare the way for a good night's rest for the 3 of you!
Praying.
Joan & Patrick
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