Well, the boys are doing fine. The doctors changed Max's vent settings again by increasing his pressure by 2 to 46, but further reducing his BPM to 240, and he is tolerating that change very well. His oxygen needs are still in the 75-85% range, but we are praying hard that his lungs will continue to develop, and his oxygen needs will come down. They have also upped Max's feedings to 9 ml of breast milk every 3 hours, and have reduced the amount of TPN and other IV fluids they are giving him. Wes' vent settings are unchanged and his oxygen needs have been between 40-55%, depending on how he feels. When he starts squirming around, he tends to desaturate, and when he is calm and sleeping, his oxygen needs come down. I had a nice calming talk with him this afternoon and sang his favorite song, and next thing you know the kid is sleeping and needs his oxygen turned down. If only I could be there all the time!! Isn't that so similar to our Heavenly Father? When we are squirming around with the trials of this life, the sound of His voice is enough to calm any storm. The biggest difference is that He IS there all the time. Wes is also doing very well on his feedings and is up to 15 ml every 3 hours...and pooping OFTEN. I let the nurses change those diapers...they get paid the big bucks. I know my time will come, but I see no need to rush it.
It has been a long weekend. Kate's mom is not doing well and we are just all emotionally drained and physically tired. We had a very special time with her this morning, however. We were all gathered around her bed and had an impromptu church service that was just amazing. We read some Bible verses and sang some songs...but the highlight was when Kate's mom started to sing the harmony on Blessed Assurance. I will never forget that moment.
Please continue to pray for Kate's family. Pray that God will grant a peace that only comes from Him, a peace that passes all understanding.
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of SALVATION, purchase of God,
Born of His spirit, washed in His blood
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my savior all the day long
