01/13/2007

Crap, I spent 10 minutes typing and lost the darn thing. Emery is on the mend!! We just got done talking with the doctors. The main concerns today are the infection and the PDA, both of which seem to be doing better. Emery will likely have heart surgery on Monday. If you haven't received a phone call, please do not be offended. We are in the NICU now and unable to receive calls or call out. Emery is currently being sedated with Ativan and morphine. This is to help him sleep and breathe better, and his lungs do look pretty good for him which is to say that they do not look as bad. Awake, Emery is a spunky fighter who burns to many calories being mad. Asleep, he heals and grows. This is best for him. His blood pressure is doing better, his urine output has been great, and he looks pink and healthy albeit a little fluid-filled. The infection seems to be getting a little better as well. I haven't read any messages yet, so I'll thank you all in advance for your prayers and thoughts. Thank you all for your support, friendship and love!! Erik, Sarah, and Emery