Drake and Kennedy are officially one month old today and mommy and daddy have also made it through our first month in the NICU. It has been a rough ride so far but we are so thankful for every day we have with them. This cannot go without thanking everyone out there for the non stop prayers and continued support. Friends, family and complete strangers all coming together for one cause...our precious babies health!
It seems that not one day in the NICU can go by without having some sort of scare. Today's incident was a sonogram on Drake's shoulder. I asked the nurse, "Don't you mean his knee?" Evidently the routine X-ray they do to check his lungs showed what appeared to be an abscess in his shoulder. Fortunately it came back as a false alarm. It still has potential to be joint related, but we have our hopes going in the other direction. Now to the knee, the doctor said they keep going back and forth on wether they are going to drain it or not and they are continuing to monitor it. Due to the infection he had, the doctors still want to do a lumbar puncture to check for signs of meningitis. This was not the news that I wanted to hear this morning as it is a somewhat invasive procedure. This little guy has been through enough! They are planning on doing this once the swelling goes down a bit more. This was all early in the day.
We just got back from dinner expecting to see Drake get his first bath. To our surprise, the nurse said that his blood gas levels "Don't look good." His CO2 was high, his PH was low, and he is also running hot at 100 degrees. All of these things combined and how they drastically changed, worry us a lot. He can't be getting sick again...especially after all he has been through!!!
Kennedy got to wear her very first teeny tiny outfit today...don't be mad but we did not get a picture yet. She has been swaddled in blankies all day and haven't had a good view of it yet. She is continuously moving up on feeds with adequate toleration. Much growth is in her future. Very, very close to the 3 pound mark.
I will provide a quick update in the morning on Drakes status...as you all know by now, a lot can happen in an hour at the NICU!
Will continue to pray hard tonight!! Poor baby Drake :-(. He is such a trooper.....
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I talk and pray for you every night. Keep you head up and stay strong. Celebrating every little piece of good news.
ReplyDeleteYou guys and those precious babies are never far from our thoughts and are in our prayers daily.
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you, especially baby Drake. That little guy has been through more than anyone should have to endure. Bless his little heart. Hang in there, buddy.
ReplyDeletePraising God for the celebration of the twins one month birthday and all He's brought them through. Continued prayers for your sweet family, especially your little guy.
ReplyDeleteC'mon Drake, buddy, you can do this! You are strong and you got your team behind you, pushing you, cheering you on! Go, Drake, go!!
ReplyDeleteKennedy, can't wait to see you in your new clothes! Keep up the great work, eating, growing big, and getting stronger each day.
Mom and dad, you got this, you are so strong for your babies, keep up the good work!
Praying for Drake and Kennedy, to keep growing day by day, fighting each fight that comes before them, and for God to keep protecting them as he has done so far with each passing day :)
ReplyDeleteKeep hanging in there Team Drake and Team Kennedy, you will do just great :)
Still sending prayers for Kennedy and Drake! What a strong little team they make. Yay for one month old! Stay strong little babies, you can do this!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1 month! Many prayers sent out daily for these precious gifts.
ReplyDeleteHappy 1 month birthday baby Drake and Kennedy! We will keep praying for Drake's health and for Kennedy to keep growing. I know first hand how news about your baby from a doctor can keep you up at night pondering things. Continue to be strong and have faith.
ReplyDeleteDear God please cut baby Drake a path for healing and growing.Please continue Lord to intercede through his medical team so that the decisions they make are optimum for Drake's help and not harm. And Lord please keep the entire family held close in your strength. Amen<><
ReplyDeleteStill sending up prayers for all of you, all the time. Be blessed!!
ReplyDeleteLiah
Drake you are the bravest & strongest little man. We love you & want to meet you. We pray for you everyday.
ReplyDeleteMiss Kennedy you are a very strong young lady. Your eyes are beautiful. We pray for you everyday. Your Mom & Dad are the best! We pray for them too.
Aunt Peenut & Uncle Mr. Peenut