2 Brothers Layne

Today has gone as planned, well kinda. The extabation went well, Jonah is on a bi-pap, it is similar to the c-pap, but it is a mask that goes on his nose. Mom says that the c-pap can be used in the same way but the bi-pap can be used to assist him when he inhales and exhales instead of doing it for him. Hopefully tomorrow we will have a picture to show you Jonah's blue nose. Jonah received a blood transfusion today, we are hoping to start feeds in the next few days-surgery cleared Jonah to eat we are just waiting for the ok from the neonatologists ok. Jonah has received a lot of sedation today because Jonah is not a big fan of the mask holding the bi-pap on his nose. all-in-all a calm day!!!

Today we are seeing some improvements. Jonah's blood work is improving greatly and he is acting like he is feeling better. His g-tube and incisions from the surgery are healing well and he is receiving 3 big doses of steroids two this afternoon and one early in the morning to help prepare him to be extibated around 10:00 AM tomorrow. The RT has been weening on his vent settings and Jonah has tolerated it well. Another one of our NICU friends has lost the fight for life. Our hearts ache for the Green family and our prayers are with them. Leeta and Nathan you are truly an inspiration!