Bad news: James has NEC again.
Everything had been looking so good -- they had even moved him into an isolette last night, and we had a conversation this afternoon with the doctor that suggested he wouldn't need the surgery for his PDA (heart murmur). But then later this afternoon he started having respiratory problems, low oxygen saturation. They did X-rays and found air bubbles in his bowel tissue that indicated NEC. They have him on the respirator and antibiotics (and sedation), so now we're in another period of wait and see.
3 AM Update: No new information, really. The latest x-ray showed the pneumatosis (gas bubble in the lining of the intestinal tissue) is still there, and has not gotten any smaller.
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We are hoping for a quick recovery for James! Many warm, healthy thoughts from us to you all.
Hugs and well wishes to you all.
Remember, he came through okay last time, and he's bigger and stronger this time. You're no doubt going to have a few more of these ups and downs over the next month, though. We'll be thinking of you.
We are sending James all our positive thoughts and keeping our fingers and paws crossed for a speedy recovery!
Best wishes to James for beating this one too. I am keeping him in my prayers.
Mel and Mike, James (and Matthew too) is in my prayers! He beat this before and can do it again. Hang in there!
-Mary Beth
We are praying! 3:00 a.m., you are not getting much rest! I stand in faith that all will be well!
Ann
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