George and I arrived in the NICU tonight just in time to see Charlie get a bath. It was a sponge bath, so he wasn't out of his isolette, but they took him off the C-PAP so they could wash his little face and head, and kept it off while they scrubbed the rest of him. The little guy breathed on his own for about 15 minutes! We were really impressed. Dad got lots of video of Charlie bathing, so hopefully that'll be available for viewing soon.
All of the cultures they did on Charlie after his scary episode on Saturday have come out negative, and his CRP, which was previously elevated indicating infection, is now back to normal. Our mystery man has confounded them again - no one is quite sure what's going on with him. They are still not feeding him, so hopefully whatever's going on with his bowels will clear up and he'll continue to breathe well, and they can reintroduce feedings. The lack of milk doesn't seem to be causing Charlie too much harm, as he hit 1500 grams tonight (3'5")!
5 comments:
Charlie looks great! Loved to see him batting away the nurse's hand trying to re-insert his tube. What a guy!
Eve Goeddel
Marie and George,
You probably can't imagine how good it is to be able to tune in each day and get an update on Charlie (and on you two!). Thank you so much for taking the time to give all of us the news. You do have quite an amazing dude...whew! Hang in...he's certainly doing his part, too!
Much love,
Claire
Happy Mother's Day, Marie!!!
Thoughts and prayers are with you. The video was completely heart-warming. You guys are phenomenal, and I'm so amazed by your strength. My love goes out to you on your first Mother's Day and all the days to follow.
xoxo
darcy
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MARIE!!!!!!! Caretaker of the Week, Mother of the Week, indeed!
Love you all lots! and hope to see you soon!
Hang in and take care!
Tom and Claire
To a very special Mommy!!!
All your Pennsylvania fans are together at the Lombardi (senior's) house looking at Charlie and wishing you a wonderful first Mother's Day!!
We wish we could all be together.
Charlie you are a lucky little boy to have such a sweet and loving mommy.
We miss you all!
Lot of Love,
Nana - with a special hug, Aunt Patti, Uncle Tom, Aunt Michelle, Uncle Mike, Andrew, Nick, Caleb, Lydia, Mimi and Papa
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