Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Not worse, but not better

I know, it's a picture from yesterday, but I like it. :)

Last night, Jen heard one of the PICU doctors talking on the phone about Timmy. Apparently, the person on the other end wanted to 'do something,' but the PICU doctor wants to give more time to give Timmy a chance to start growing. We've had up days for weight, and down days. Even after the good days, he remains around 3.5-3.6 kg. The number that shows if he is in heart failure is still 6-7 times the normal range (so he is still in heart failure status). And other numbers like electrolytes and blood sugar remain bouncing around the normal range.

We are thankful for Dr. Jill who advocates 'boring' and giving time rather than jumping to surgical options that seem to be mentioned so that they are 'doing something.' Most everyone agrees that the surgery they are talking about would not help at this point. Glorifying God, Timmy's health, wisdom for the medical staff, and strength for us remain the big prayer requests.

*Update* They have pushed off conferencing about him Thursday! Praise!
This means they are not scratching the itch to 'do something,' at least not today. 
Also, he gained a little weight today. Still low, but at least gaining.

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