Aiden had a good day today. Dr. Desai met with Lisa for about 45 minutes to review Aiden's status. She is not worried about the infection. Aiden has responded well to the antibiotics, and his stats are looking good. She also said that Aiden's likelihood of survival is now about 90%. This is great news considering he only had a 50% chance of survival at birth.
Aiden does have a mild intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). This is not a "brain bleed". Aiden's case is classified as some blood rupture into the ventricles, but without enlargement. Dr. Desai said that it is nothing to be alarmed about as it's considered a mild case. They will continue do ultrasounds on a regular basis to monitor the bleeding.
I don't know if it is classified as a major milestone, but we will take it.... Aiden had his first bowel movement today!
Every day is a milestone for Aiden. Keep the prayers coming! Dr. Desai, Lisa, and I are cautiously optimistic.
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Glenn and Lisa, my heart breaks for the both of you. I can't imagine the emotions you are both going through. I just want you know that Emily and I along with my family are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do for you.
Glenn and Lisa, sounds like Aiden is improving and that's great news. I'm sure your emotions are like a roller coaster right now. One of my girls had an infection develop when she was just a couple of days old. It took a week or so but they finally got her better. I have a lot of faith in the staff at the hospital. You mentioned Nurse Tracy, we had a nurse by the name of Tracy Robinson (I think) and she was wonderful.
Just remember you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tara Carpenter
I rejoice with you guys in the milestones you have experieced and the ones that you will continue to experience. I pray that God will flood you with peace and you watch His miracles and comfort as you ask the tough questions...
Lisa and Glenn, just wanting you to know that we are praying for you faithfully. Thank you for keeping us updated. As God places his healing hands on you gain strength from him and know that there is no other love like his!!
Erin
Lisa & Glen, my prayers are with you as God strengthens you. His will is something we might not ever understand, but HIS presence is something we fell all the time. I'm ashamed to say I don't know you, but will get to know you more. See you at church upon your arrival home.
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