Just got back from the hospital. Today is a far better day than yesterday. Leilani, while not really “stable” is not being bagged everytime they change her position now. She still has air in her chest which they are trying to evacuate so she can expand her lungs. Her blood pressure is much better, thanks to the dopamine which she will remain on for awhile. She’s pretty responsive and alert, but she is still quite swelled up from her infection. It’s confirmed, but the specifics of the bacteria are not yet back. Once that information is known they can use more targeted antibiotics on her, instead of this broadbased antibiotics she is on now.

Rhys is doing well today. My baby boy is fighting so well. He’s still got an infection, tho they still haven’t been able to grow anything in the culture. His white cells are elevated which indicates an infection. He’s receiving antibiotics right now to help him fight, and they are still trying to grow a culture to see if they can find out what kind of infection it is. His bloodgas is awesome, and heartrate and blood pressure are wonderful. He’s snug as a bug in his little isolette.

First a picture of Leilani, and then of Rhys. Check out Rhys’ picture and see if you can notice anything different!

Leilani

Rhys

That’s right! Baby boy got his ventilator taken out!!! They were changing his tube today because it was sounding scratchy. So, they extubated him and were about to intubate with the new tube and noticed he was breathing on his own! He’s kept it up since 10am this morning!!! They say he very well may get intubated again, but not to look at it as a setback. The fact that he is doing this much on his own is a GREAT sign!

Everyone out there who is praying for my kids, thank you so much. I’m not a religious guy, but these two keikes have really brought about what spirituality I had in me. Keep praying with me, and know that we are eternally greatful for everyone who has lent us support. I can’t say enough good things.