Day 40

We've been covered in vomit and poo for the past 24 hours... Y'all should come join us, it's good times around here! Poor baby is still throwing up, even after changing his NG tube to go into his stomach instead of his intestines. They're switching some of his meds back to IV to see if that helps, just in case it's the meds making him throw up and not the pancreatitis. Unfortunately, that hasn't seemed to help much. He's also been blowing up his diapers, and I can't figure out where it's coming from... He hasn't eaten in days, so how is he producing that much?? Another one of his little mysteries, I guess.

His lungs are a little more wet today, especially the right one. That's not a problem yet, but we'll need to keep an eye on him and maybe adjust his diuretics so that it doesn't become an issue. He's still pretty weak, and doesn't have the ability to cough the stuff out like normal babies would.

The surgeon came in last night and told us they're taking the pd cath (belly drain) out. He wanted to do the surgery last night, but nobody else thought that was a great idea. The surgery itself isn't that big of a deal, but he'll have to be put under general anesthesia, which means they'll probably have to re-intubate him. I really don't want that to happen, since we had so much trouble getting him off the vent before. If we can get him scheduled with one specific surgeon/anesthesiologist pair, they'll consider doing the surgery without putting him back on the vent. I'm praying we get that pair!!

(Edited to add: Our friend Amber came by today to pray for Holden and bring some gifts, including his first Bible. She took the time to go through and mark healing verses... Among my favorites: He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40: 29-31... Holden's going to fly one day. :) Thank you Amber!)