September 23rd - Day 35, 9pm
posted on 09/23/2007
Just a small note to let you know that Bennett is doing very well right now. He's very calm and sleeping quite peacefully, and his oxygen and pressure settings on the vent remain very low. In fact, at one point he was able to sleep 6 hours in a row and go several hours in a row on room air, or 21 on the ventilator. This is the first time when he has been this consistent, and it's exactly what we need him to do. We're still optimistic that Bennett can be extubated within a day or two, so we'll keep you posted on how that goes. He has had a very good day overall, has slept well, has eaten well, and has only had a few of his famous "Bennett minutes" (thanks Mrs. Moss for coming up with this great catch phrase - everyone in the NICU is using it now!!). Our hope is that he can have a restful night just like his day.
Thank you all for your love and concern for us and our boy. The main issues to be in prayer about are his lungs, his neurological functions, his right diaphragm, and his ability to feed well on his own. Respitory-wise he is doing quite well right now, so we need this to continue in order for him to become extubated and of course eventually come home with his mommy and daddy!
We'll plan to post again in the morning after we hear from the nurses and doctors. Have a blessed night and beginning to the work week.
Love,
Travis, Kelly, and Bennett
