We don't have a lot to report, but know that many are watching for updates.
Mitchell has been in step down since about 4 yesterday afternoon. Ted took the first night shift- that is what it turned out to be; he didn't really get to sleep. Jodi is hoping for a less eventful night tonight as she stays at the hospital. Before leaving the CICU, Mitchell was able to have his 2 femoral lines removed. He currently has his PICC line (alternative to a regular IV), his feeding tube (NG) to his stomach; and he is almost done with his oxygen via a nasal cannula. At the moment it is just a little flow of regular 21% room air. He should be off of the oxygen before morning.
He has had a couple episodes of "spitting up" / reflux? (once last night & once just about an hour ago). It seems to be connected to getting congested. Otherwise, he has been tolerating the feeding well. They will be trying a bottle feeding tomorrow. Depending on the feeding progress, we could be heading home later this week.
We will be attending a Discharge Planning Class & Infant CPR class tomorrow in preparation for going home.
Thank you to Shawnna for watching the girls yesterday & this morning; and to Bruce & Michele for picking up the girls today for a visit at their house in Athens. We will miss having them the next couple of days, but our schedule is staying quite busy now that Mitchell is in the step down. We were getting a little tired as well; so I'm sure they will have more fun at the Hockemas!
We may not have a lot to report in the next couple of days, but will try to keep you all posted on Mitchell's progress.
Thank you again for your prayers and support.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Progress Report
Posted by The Holz Family at 8:45 PM
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Jodi & Ted,
We used to work at Burgess Road Baptist Church and Pastor Cooley was just up at our church speaking today. We have been praying for you all constantly. Mitchell is adorable and loved! We pray for your rest and his health.
~Ryan & Karen Flanders
How exciting to think you guys will all be home so soon! Praying for you all! Blair Edgar
Jodi & Ted,
Scott and I met you when we helped the Roberts move to Beulah. I just want to let you know that our whole family has been praying for you and especially for Mitchell. He's a beautiful baby. We will continue to pray for God's hand of protection and healing on him.
Jodi and Ted,
Mitchell is such a beautiful baby! We will continue to pray that he will progress and heal. We are praying for you two and your whole family as well during this difficult time that you will have the strength that you need and that God will continue to let your faith shine as it so obviously has up to now.
Steve and Ruth
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