Day 45

Today Parker had his best day ever. Did so well throughout the day. He is down even more on his vent settings. Been doing so well with his breathing! Increased his feedings again to 5.5cc/hr. The best news was that his culture from his new breathing tube came back with no MRSA! Yay! Either it was just in the old tube, or the antibiotics killed it all. Either way, for now it's gone. I'm sure they'll culture again after his antibiotics are done. We are just excited that he has been doing so well the past few days.

Day 44

Parker did very well today! He is looking so much better. Very awake and alert today. A couple of episodes where he was fussy, but dad knows how to settle him really well. Slowly decreasing the vent settings. His chest X-ray is looking better too. Waiting on culture results about follow up MRSA. Increased his feeds to 4.5cc/hr. The best part of the day was that John got to hold Parker for the first time. Parker was fussy, so the nurse asked if I wanted to hold him and I said sure! Instead, I said John should since he hasn't had a turn yet. Happy Fathers day! Parker did so well! He fell right asleep in daddy's arms. Daddy even nodded off too! Love it!!

Day 43

Parker had a pretty good day today. Weight is still up, but he doesn't look as swollen as he did a few days ago. Slowly weaning him down on the vent settings. They changed out his breathing tube last night, that all went well. A few more days of antibiotics and we will see how his cultures turn out after that. Moved up on his feedings to 3.5cc/hr. He was so awake and alert for a while this evening. Love watching his eyes look all around. I always wonder what he's thinking. Probably something like, "I'm still in this box", or "when is this tube coming out of my throat". Keep on keepin' on Parker (that's what daddy tells him).

Day 42

Parker did really well today. Weight is a little bit down, so we know the Lasix is helping. Doing well on the vent. They are going to change out his ET tune tonight to see if that will help him get rid of the MRSA. His head ultrasound yesterday showed that the bleeds are reabsorbing and the ventricles are getting smaller. We like good news! His feedings are at 2.5cc/hr, the highest we've ever been at!!

Day 41

Parker did pretty well today, although his weight is way up. He's almost 4 pounds. I know that sounds good, but not when it's all fluid weight. His poor feet are puffy and he just looks like a marshmallow. So, more Lasix for our little man. Had a good chat with the doctor today. Parker will most likely be on the vent for a few more weeks. His poor lungs are still premature. We have a long road ahead of us! Our hopes are high and we know Parker can overcome anything.

Day 40

40 days sure does go by quick when you're sitting in the NICU all day! Little Parker is doing well today. Lots and lots of rest (thank you morphine)! Just letting the antibiotics work through him. Letting the vent do a lot of the breathing for him. Watching him today all I could think about was how big he is getting! He's starting to get rolls on his legs! He's now 3 lbs 10 oz! I think some of that weight might be extra fluid, but still, he sure is growing!! Check out his cleavage on this pic!

Day 39

A very restful day for Parker. Started him on a low dose of morphine to help keep him calm and relaxed. That did the trick cuz he was out all day except for when we would do his cares. We're glad he's able to rest so that he can fight this infection. He got another blood transfusion today too. Doing ok on the vent. Wish we could get him off, but clearly he's not ready. Appreciate all the prayers for our little guy!