Rough day. Liam continues to be stable as long as he is on the vent, but they decided to get a CAT scan of his brain and chest to see if any "structural abnormalities" might account for the failed extubation yesterday. There is also a slight concern he might be developing an infection, so they sent some lab samples off this morning and we are waiting for that news. So, we are waiting and it is turning into a very long day.
Because he has been on the vent so long and they haven't been able to start bottle feedings, they placed an NG tube in his nose earlier that will allow them to start dripping breast milk into his tummy (well, actually, they will drop it right in to his intestine). We're thankful he'll start getting great nutrition and some immunity protection, too.
Please pray we are able to turn this corner very soon and can get back on a more direct road to recovery.
In Christ,
Bill and Lisa
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It's Kim from the "Ducky" board. I am praying so hard for Liam. I hope the tests today show positive results and you can get him off that vent soon. Thinking of you all and wishing quick recovery for Liam.
Bill and Lisa,
We're praying that those results come back soon! Also praying that they are good results.
Come on buddy! We are all pulling for you. I know you can do it! Sending prayers in your direction - for Liam, Lisa, Bill, doctors and nurses!!
Thought I'd check one more time before leaving for the day. Thanks for updating us. You can do this, Liam can do this. I'm sure you voice is so familiar to him that just hearing you comforts him. I have just the smallest inkling of what it is to want to comfort a child and not be able to. I can't say I understand what you are going through, but you are in the best place with the best people who are involving you in the process and loving your son right along with you. It's sounds like they are being very helpful and treating you with the respect a mother like you should have. I'm so thankful for that. Sending you strength and hope.
Karen
We're keeping you in our prayers, Lisa. I showed the picture of Lilam to Cameron and Cam said, "Aww, he's so cute!" Ali
You are all in my prayers. I know you can do Liam we are pulling for you.
Mrs Kathy
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! We are praying Baby Liam will have his best day ever tomorrow!
Love,
The Birds
You all continue to be in our prayers. I'm sorry that Liam's had a bit of a rough patch....praying things even out soon!! Hang in there. I can't begin to imagine what it must be like to go through this, but God has given you a strength to get this far...keep trusting and hanging on! Love ya, Kate
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