Friday, April 17, 2009

Well..today is not my favorite day..

so dawson has had a few good days this week, they were able to continue his feeding and his oxygen/ventilator needs were low. Things were looking relatively well considering. We went in tonight to visit and meet with the Dr., since we had not seen her in a couple of days. She said that dawson was not responding well to the ventilator today, and his oxygen dependency was pretty much at the max. They did another Xray of his lungs, and those are showing that there is fluid on the lungs. They referred us to a NICU book for parents and she said that we may want to focus on the lung disease portion of the book, because she was almost certain Dawson was going to have Chronic Lung disease. There isn't really anything they can do now, only nutrition and the vent can help now. We are back to waiting some more. Because of this, they cannot continue to feed him, or put in his picc lines right now. One step forward...two steps back.

6 comments:

Cate said...

Praying for you. I can't imagine how frustrating this is.

Leesa said...

We will continue to have Dawson in our prayers, as well you and your husband. You both need as much strenght as you can possibly get right now. Just remember, Dawson is going to be 6'3" and 250 lbs some day!!!

Erica said...

i can see how dawson looks like ryan. he is in Gods hand and all of our prayers, just dont forget that. love ya babe!

Unknown said...

My heart hurts for you right now Sara but know that he is a STRONG fighter and in time . . . will be great! Know that we love you very much and are praying for you DAILY!

Amber said...

Maybe the 2 steps back will encourage 3 steps forward...I am praying for little Dawson.

Amber Engel said...

Stay strong... it's going to feel like you are on a roller coaster each day while he is there... As long as you are there and he knows you are there... he will feel your love and care and pull through... You have to believe that everything will be alright... It's hard, but try. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Love, Amber and Alex.