10.29.10 Update

Asher is doing really good! Baruch HaShem!! He had his first pediatrician appointment last week and they said he looks like a perfectly healthy baby. Next week we will be taking him back to the NICU for a follow up heart echo (ultrasound) to evaluate the progress. Also next week, he has been ordered to go to Riverside for a hip ultrasound, this is because during his stay in the NICU a nurse noticed a clicking sound in his hip and thought it should be looked at.......I haven't heard any clicking or anything since he has been home, but we will have the check up done to be safe. Asher meet two of his great grandparents (Lyle's moms side) earlier this week. I will have pictures to add a little later.....Thank you for checking up on the progress. We love you all!! G-d Continue To Bless You!!

10.20.10 (Day 13) Part2

After the results of all the tests were reviewed..............they processed the discharge papers, and we headed home!! Praise G-d!! We are so excited to finally bring this little Asher home. The doctor had us schedule for a friday appointment with a pediatrician, and for a next week appointment with the cardiologist. They want to check him after a week to make sure the PPHN is no longer an issue. Please continue to pray that these next two appointments reveil a complete recovery, and a perfectly healthy little boy! Thank you all again for your prayers, love, and compassion. I will keep you updated with praise reports and prayer needs as I am able.

10.20.10 (Day 13)

We are waiting for the doctor to read his report of the 12hr test.......while we wait he is now doing a car seat safety test, which checks for any apnea while being in an upright position..........we are very excited!!! I will update as I am able with the results. Thank you all again for your continued prayers and support!

10.19.10 (Day 12)

Staying at the hospital with Asher wasn’t easy, all the noise and traffic in and out of the unit, made it almost impossible to actually get any rest, but it was worth it. He did great, his sleeping hours are opposite of ours, but I’m told that’s what babies do. (Sleep during the day, and awake all night) He is now officially off all medications and fluids!! They placed Asher on the 12hour test around 11:00am, where they will chart all his vitals and review them when the test is complete. Pending the results tomorrow could be the day!! (around 1pm at the earliest) He got his first real bath around 6pm, which he wasn’t too thrilled about. Momma Jeana watched him through the night were she got to feed for the first time. He really looks ready to be home!!

10.18.10 (Day 11)

Around 12p, Asher was completely taken off the IV fluids, and moved into a "crib" where he now is almost completely independent from all medicine and monitors. After two more doses of antibiotics he will then be placed under 12hour close monitoring and then given a few final tests before he is released. Tonight, Tristina and I will be staying the night at the hospital in a private room with Asher by our side!! We are very excited and thankful for the amazing progression over these last 24 hours. G-d has continued to bless us each and every moment. Please continue to pray for Asher’s overall health and that these tests will reveal a full recovery. We will keep you posted with the good news.

10.17.10 (Day 10)

Late evening, they moved his lines from his belly button to his arm, removed the nasal tube, and lowered his IV fluid dose. He is now breathing without the aid of any equipment! His respiratory rate is a little high, but expected to be since he has had help breathing since birth. This high rate is expected to get better as he learns how to control his lungs. His infection numbers are extremely low, and they anticipate stopping the antibiotic tomorrow. They will continue to lower his IV dose, and increase his food allowance, in hopes of having him off everything by late tomorrow!! If this happens, he will then be taken out of the incubator and placed in a crib for a 12 hour period of close watch!! Lyle finally got to hold him and feed him; it was a very special moment. He is looking so good, a completely different baby than from a week ago. Praise G-d for all He has done, all the glory belongs to Him!!

10.16.10 (Day 9)

Tristina headed to the hospital early morning to releive Momma Jeana from the late/early shift. Asher did well through the night, holding the numbers exactly where they wanted them. The doctors decided to let Tristina hold him to feed him, even though they hadn't relocated the line from the belly button to the arm. This really made Tristina's day extra special!! Finally she could hold her baby boy. The line in his belly buttom probably won't get moved until late tonight or early tomorrow morning. They also, plan on getting him off the nasal tube around the same time they move the line to his arm. His vitals are now being checked every 3 hours instead of every 20 minutes......due to his steady monitor readings. We ask you to pray that the doses of cortisone will have done its job and he won't have to go back on blood pressure medicin when the doses are done. Also, please continue to pray that his PPHN numbers will continue to drop, and that his breathing will pick up on his own and he can be relieved of the tube in his nose. Far as the infection, they won't do anymore tests till Monday or Tuesday. Another heart/lung echo has yet to be ordered, but I expect them to do one sometime next week. Thank you again for your faithful prayers. We love you all!!

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