Today was another day of progress for our Graham, who can now open his eyes with relative ease. His weight is down to 8 pounds, and he continues to pee ample amounts. Now that he is close to his normal weight, the docs are planning to lower his diuretic dosages. And if G's respiratory numbers continue to improve, they also hope to remove his ventilator. The ventilator is causing him some discomfort and for other medical reasons the sooner it is removed the better.
Tomorrow morning Graham is taking a trip to the first floor for a "MAG 3" test. It is a scan that will evaluate his kidney function, and is being performed to help determine why his blood pressure remains high.
We are also anxious for Graham to begin getting breast milk through a feeding tube and hope to do so in the next few days. We keep setting goals, but we've learned it is the G-Man who decides when he is ready.
Looking good!
ReplyDeleteReally glad that things are trending in a positive direction. Kudos to Graham (as he cautiously checks out the world).
What a cutie! He looks like his mommy and his daddy:-) Keep up the good work Graham!!
ReplyDeletesooooooooooooo happy to see that cute LITTLE face again! :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you all headed in the right direction again. I'm sure seeing his little eyes looking back at you was exactly the boost you all needed. Hope things continue in the same happy direction!
ReplyDeleteBaby Graham... your precious little face makes my day!!! Go Graham Go!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Look at those beautiful eyes! What a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteAmber
Yay!! So excited to see that adorable little face. What a cutie patootie. Such wonderful news. Still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you bunches.
ReplyDeleteTam
What a wonderful picture to see on today's post! He is such a cutie:-) SO glad to hear good news and will pray for more and more!!
ReplyDeleteMarissa
I know it sounds silly, but that's great that Graham's showing you that he's uncomfortable on the vent! I think of that as a terrific sign that he's getting truly ready to have it taken OUT. Yay! I hope they get a handle on the remaining issues soon! I don't always get to comment, but we're always thinking of you.
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Stacey
He looks great!! Good to see. Hope to meet Graham soon. Go Graham!!!
ReplyDeleteGraham so sweet! We are so glad things continue to improve!
ReplyDeleteYou will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Adam and Jodi
OH my, his little eyes are so expressive...more prayers for continued improvement coming at you all and thanks for the sweet, sweet photo. xxoo, Julie and John
ReplyDeleteSo good to see his eyes! Can't wait to see you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteEach day I try to be aware of moments of joy in every day life. This picture of Graham just took my breath away!!!!! What a JOY to see those beautiful eyes on that little face. I think of all of you so often and send hugs again to all of you. love joyce and bill, too
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