Josiah had a good day. He was off CPAP for an hour this morning and an hour this evening and passed with flying colours. He wears nasal prongs when he is off of CPAP so he continues to get oxygen. I held Josiah for approximately forty-five minutes and look forward to doing so again tomorrow.
We are back on the physio schedule. It had been put on hold for a few days so it was nice to see the physiotherapist again today. I'm working with Josiah to help him grasp toys and objects so that we can eventually get to the place where he's grasping objects and pulling them to his face. The therapist will also work on stretching his neck muscles. He took photos of me doing these exercises with Josiah so that he can put them on the wall to remind me of what I should be doing.
The continuous infusions of morphine and diazapam were stopped this morning. Josiah now gets small doses of these drugs alternately every three hours. Now that he's more stable he should get his four month vaccines soon.
I worked hard to get a smile or an almost smile this afternoon - it's a little hard to tell when he has bubbles all over his lips due to the CPAP. I haven't given Josiah his enoxparin injection yet but today I did put the drug into the syringe. Baby steps. Josiah doesn't seem to mind the needles but he has marks all over his upper legs. The nurse yesterday told me that he had spoken to a soldier who recalled when they didn't have the technology for small needles. He said the needles were large and they were used more than once so they became less sharp. There are so many reasons to be thankful that it's 2012!
It was great to see Graham's parents today and be able to have a visit.
I said goodbye to another mom of a premie baby who has been transferred to their local hospital. There are always new people to meet here.
It's time to say goodnight. I'm going to pump first and then have a good sleep until the alarm wakes me. I heard yesterday that one of the other hospitals has a communal pumping room. Let's just say I'm thankful that I'm not at that hospital. :)
I thank Jesus for His joy during this adventure.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
May He give His beloved sleep tonight! Rest well Elizabeth, so grateful to hear that little Josiah is headed in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteHugs, M
Hello Elizabeth and Graham,
ReplyDeleteThis is the day which the Lord hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
Today is the day you made, O God. My heart rejoices in this day and the opportunities it holds for me to experience more of Your loving presence.
I open my spirit to You, and I give thanks for Your life that fills every cell of my body and life.
I open my eyes to You, and I give thanks for Your light that warms and brightens my day.
I open my heart to You, and I give thanks for Your life that fills me with compassion, understanding, and peace.
I open my soul to You, and I give thanks for Your presence in my life and in the lives of the people I hold dear.
Thank You, God, for all that You are and for every blessing which you bestow each day.
In the name of Jesus, Elizabeth, you and Josiah are having happy times together, as Josiah progresses in every way. The Holy Spirit will help you in all that you have to do for Josiah’s advancement. Thank you Jesus.
Love, and prayers from your delighted auntie Julia.
We are thanking God for the baby steps or any kind at all for Josiah and you. You are sending out some great news for all of us who are praying....We thankyou for your diligence and perserverance over and over. We are praising God for every good positive gift. May you enjoy even more time holding him.....
ReplyDeleteGod bless you. Love, J.E.