Wednesday, October 2, 2013

A few test results

In the last few days the boys have had a few tests.  One of the tests was a scan of their hearts.  Totally routine, JT had the same test done.  They are looking for something called PDA which is essentially an open artery leading to the heart.  It's open in the womb but is to shut once they are born.  With premies it often stays open and needs to be monitored.  Logan, who continues to struggle a bit was thought by both the doctor and us to have the open artery but he doesn't!  Praise be to God one less struggle for Logan to face.  His heart is perfect!  Dylan on the other hand who seems to be handling things well does have a slightly open artery which they will monitor over the course of his NICU days and after if need be.
As far as breathing is concerned, Dylan remains on CPAP and the O2 they give him remains low (which is a good thing)  Logan was upgraded in care and downgraded in independence.  He is now on SIPAP which gives his lungs a little reminder to breath every so often. Still a step above a ventilator which is also another blessing.  We are praying he can maintain his breathing on SIPAP and not need to be ventilated.  Logan's O2 administered also remains low.
Lastly, both boys are out from under the lights (bilirubin) which is awesome!  They could both go back under the lights but for now we get to see their eyes when they open them.  Today we got to spend a little time with Dylan while he was awake.  Looking at us through the glass of the incubator.  He was a great joy to both Jake and I.  Logan slept the entire time but we still got to see his face more than before.
All in all the boys continue to fight and are doing well.  The boys are both gaining weight again which is awesome and are growing in length as well.
Please continue to pray for Logan's very sensitive skin.  They had to move his leads to other parts of his body because it was causing severe rashes and burns on his skin.  He also tends to forget to breath and his heart rate continues to drop drastically.  He has great difficulty coming out of these episodes.
Dylan lately has been doing well.  Right now they are trying to balance his medications as his body acids and blood sugar is somewhat unstable at the moment.
Please pray for the 3 at home, especially Caleb.  We tend to go to the NICU while Ethan and JT are at school leaving Caleb home with someone.  He is starting to notice and is getting very upset lately.  Pray for us as we do our best to keep things as "normal" as we can for the boys.  Please continue to pray for my healing.  I am doing well and am off most pain medications.  I just want to hold my babies again.
Lastly, praise God with us for the care we are receiving from our church and friends.  We couldn't be more blessed by the meals, prayers, babysitting, visits, love and support.  God certainly knew what we needed and we are so very thankful for His mercies.

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