Slow Steady Day

Brodie was steady most of the day yesterday and did not change much. He started the day on 78% oxygen and he is ended the day on 78% oxygen. The good news is that he seems to be a little more stable but the bad news is that we need to get him at least into the 60's so that they will start to wake him up. Yesterday morning's meeting was really good. All of the top doctors for neonatology were there and they all put in their ideas and came to a consensus for his future care. We don't know how things are going to turn out but one thing we are sure of is that he is getting the best possible care. Most of the top neonatal doctors are involved in his care and are invested fully in Brodie and will see him through until he leaves the hospital. They are increasing his flolan and lasix. If the increase in lasix doesn't decrease his fluid retention they will start him on a steroid. We hope that he can start to shed some of the fluid because it not only makes it harder on his lungs and heart to function, it is getting more difficult to see him so swollen. Overnight and this morning he has stayed the same except for one major episode he had in the middle of the night. His heart rate went down into the 40's, they had to bag him and were about to start chest compressions. Luckily his heart rate came back up and he had no other issues. Hopefully they can start to wean his oxygen today and we can get him moving in the right direction. Thanks for all your support and prayers. Sorry we didn't post yesterday we are exhausted and our brains are fried. We hope everybody has a great weekend.