Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Hanging In There

Nicholas is still hanging in there with the SIPAP.  Last night, while we were visiting, he gave us a little bit of a scare.  He was struggling for a little while and the NP asked the respiratory therapist to perform a couple of procedures hoping that would help Nicholas out and they did.  Today, Dr. Bridges consulted with a doctor in Columbia and the doctor in Columbia suggested they go ahead and start Nicholas on a respiratory steroid.  This will help Nicholas to breathe easier and with the hopes that he will be well enough to try either CPAP or the Nasal Cannula.  They are also switching Nicholas' headgear on the CIPAP from a head piece to a mask every 12 hours so they don't cause any aggitation to his nose but they may decide to stick with 1 or the other depending on how well he does on each.
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  1. NANANovember 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    James and Mirriah, I am so very sorry for the problem that Nicholas had. My heart goes out to you both. I guess we are still on that rolecoaster ride. We will just have to buckle up tight with GOD as our driver and hang on. I love you, NICHOLAS and ofcourse your Mom and DAD. Kisses to all three of you.

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  2. ourlittlesaintNovember 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    This roller coaster won't stop for a while. Much like the few times I have actually ridden a roller coaster I wish it was over.

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