Dear Samuel,
Today was a bit of a struggle. Not bad, just a bit.
You are fighting off an infection in your blood stream (They can't tell us exactly WHAT this infection is, just that it is one) that is messing with your Blood Sugar and O2 sats. They feel that this infection is what was causing your blood sugar to spike from high to low. You were started on antibiotics every 18 hours
For now, it sounds like your blood sugar has leveled off and you are no longer on insulin. Which is great, but you have been struggling with your O2 sats, as they will now drop unexpectedly from your optimal range (88-94%). However, when it does drop you are able to recover quickly which is a good sign.
This morning was busy. It was decided that your "Central Lines" needed to come out and it was OK that they came out because you got up to "Full Feeds" today (9 ccs of calorie fortified breast milk every 3 hours). First, they drew some blood for a culture to check the infection, as well as a fungal culture. Then, they placed a peripheral IV in your leg to take the place of the Central Lines that were in your belly button. Next, they removed the Central Lines from your belly. So, two fewer tubes but one more went in.
During all of this commotion you were a champ. Your sats only dropped once when you were getting poked and prodded. I think it was because you got to hold on to mommas hand during the whole thing.....but I might be biased.
Get some rest tonight buddy and fight off that infection.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Today was a bit of a struggle. Not bad, just a bit.
You are fighting off an infection in your blood stream (They can't tell us exactly WHAT this infection is, just that it is one) that is messing with your Blood Sugar and O2 sats. They feel that this infection is what was causing your blood sugar to spike from high to low. You were started on antibiotics every 18 hours
For now, it sounds like your blood sugar has leveled off and you are no longer on insulin. Which is great, but you have been struggling with your O2 sats, as they will now drop unexpectedly from your optimal range (88-94%). However, when it does drop you are able to recover quickly which is a good sign.
This morning was busy. It was decided that your "Central Lines" needed to come out and it was OK that they came out because you got up to "Full Feeds" today (9 ccs of calorie fortified breast milk every 3 hours). First, they drew some blood for a culture to check the infection, as well as a fungal culture. Then, they placed a peripheral IV in your leg to take the place of the Central Lines that were in your belly button. Next, they removed the Central Lines from your belly. So, two fewer tubes but one more went in.
During all of this commotion you were a champ. Your sats only dropped once when you were getting poked and prodded. I think it was because you got to hold on to mommas hand during the whole thing.....but I might be biased.
Get some rest tonight buddy and fight off that infection.
Love,
Mom and Dad
