Day 208 - James Isn't Feeling Well 😢
Monday, July 26th, 2021
9:30am Nurse called this morning:
Clonidine suggestion is to change to Q6 and alternate with methadone so every 3 hours James gets something to decrease frequency without changing the dosage. Starting 24 hour trial today on the LTV - started at 5am (or until James needs a break). Had a small spit up on his face but nothing major. Vented to remove gas several times. Overall pretty good. Weren't able to get enough blood from the heal stick after 2 attempts so Director said it's not needed and to not try for now. If needed later, will try IV team, but will keep us posted. Lactolose scheduled for 4am and 4pm. We can FaceTime on the iPad anytime you want too.
1:00pm Nurse called with update:
James isn't doing well. They already gave him Tylenol, they are going to give him morphine now. They are switching him back to the Servo. They tried holding him, venting him. I guess nothing is working. They think he may be sick.
They tried a heel stick on night shift, with two failed attempts even though Mom had discussed with the Director the first week about not doing any blood work during night shift (Look back at Day 187). We have never had a problems with getting enough blood from heel sticks in the NICU.
Dad went to the hospital to visit for a bit. He did the wipe down bath, trach ties, suctioning, and venting.
P.S. You can email James your love and support as often as you’d like. Mom and Dad read these emails to James as they come in. We all love them! JamesWestonAbramowitz@gmail.com
I hope baby James is feeling better soon! Sending him, Mom, and Dad some love and support ❤️
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Thanks Aunt Brittany! ❤️
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