Update on Mitchell

Ted and Jodi have asked me to post the latest information regarding Baby Mitchell. As you have probably read, he did have a seizure on Friday night. The initial ultrasound indicated there was some bleeding on one side of his brain. This morning, a second ultrasound confirmed that and also that there were some changes, which necessitated a CT scan. The scan, sadly, shows that he has suffered a grade IV ventricular hemorrhage. A neurologist will be reviewing the scan this afternoon as well as consulting with the cardiologist to determine the best way to proceed with his medications, particularly the blood thinners which he needs for cardiac reasons. It isn't known for certain whether the stroke and seizure were even connected; apparently it's not impossible that they were isolated events.

There is some very good news concerning his general condition. He has been completely off the ventilator for over 24 hours, and he is now able to receive milk through a small feeding tube. His cardiac recovery has been truly remarkable. It is even possible that he can be moved to step-down by Wednesday; it is rare for babies with HLHS to be moved from NICU so soon after the Norwood procedure, and we are very thankful for this wonderful progress.

We have comfort in knowing that Mitchell is in God's hands, and that his future is already determined. In spite of this, the uncertainty that Ted, Jodi, and the rest of the family are facing is not so simple from a human standpoint. Please continue to pray for all of us, particularly for Ted and Jodi, that they will have confidence that what happens will bring glory to the Lord, and that we will all learn from this to trust in His love and wisdom.