Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Health Update

Will: Will's doing pretty good today. His ventilator settings are down. The doctor said he hopes to be able to ween Will from the ventilator in the next week to ten days. Yeah, little man is having a good day.

Lindy: Lindy, however, is being a bit of a problem child. The doctors fear she has an infection, which they've begun treating with antibiotics. They have had to put her back on the jet ventilator (she had been on a conventional ventilator for about 24 hours). They will do another echocardiogram next week to see how significant her PDA (a heart condition common in premature babies) is and then make a decision on treatment. The neurosurgeons are keeping an eye on her head circumference to make sure her hydrocephalus (water on the brain) doesn't put too much pressure on her brain. I think she likes the attention.

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Jamie & Drew-
You've been in our thoughts and prayers daily! So happy for the update and to see the pictures of the babies. If you need ANYTHING AT ALL...please, please let us know!
Love,
Donna

Unknown said...

Jamie and Drew,

We're so glad to see photos and get updates. We've been thinking of you all so much. We'll be checking on their progress and willing them to grow -- the Valverde girls want to meet the Southern babies sometime soon!

Love,
Lauree, Danny, Cassie and Ruby

Unknown said...

Jamie and Drew-

Our thoughts are with you and the little ones. Thanks for sharing the update. We are sending strength and love your way (all the way from Boston)!

Love,
Jen H. and Lindsay Jacobs

Unknown said...

Jamie and Drew,
Will and Lindy are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated with news and pics. I've been thinking of you guys lots. I can't wait to meet Lindy and Will!
Love and Prayers,
Carina

Carrie Palmer said...

Jamie and Drew,

Thank you for sharing the pictures and updates. We love your brave, beautiful little babies, and we can't wait to meet them and tell them how great their parents are!

Carrie, Bryon, and Anna

wendyhoge said...

Jamie and Drew,
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your strong little babies. They are beautiful and we can't wait to meet them in person. You guys are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all.

Love,
Wendy, Brett, Riley and Berkley

David and Amanda said...

Jamie and Drew,

As everyone else has said, thank you so much for sharing your life, hopes, and pictures of those beautiful babies. After having Jacob at 12 weeks premature, I can only imagine what you must be going through with even more to endure.

From what Amy has told me it sounds like the nurses and hospitals are taking very good care of the babies and of you also. I can honestly say if it weren't for the support of the nurses and hospital, I know we would've been admitted ourselves.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers and wishes are with you during this time and if there should be anything you need, to not hesitate to ask us or Amy, she knows how to get ahold of us.

It's hard to believe our little Jacob is now in kindergarten so please keep your faith they grow so quickly and every milestone is one to remember.

Sincerely,
Amanda and David Stiens

Anita said...

Thank you so much for taking the time to put this web site together. You are all in our constant thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to meet these strong little babies!

Love,
Anita, Don, and Lily

Paulette said...

Jamie and Drew:

Cindy and Kenny sent us this site. What a great way of keeping everyone informed of the progress of your sweet litle ones.

Ron and I think about you and your beautiful babies often.

Paulette and Ron

lisa_fowler said...

Jamie, Drew & Family -
You have a precious family! Thank you for sharing these moments and pictures with us. May God continue to bless all of you!
Love,
Lisa, Matt & Cody