Today William is 1 month old!
He is growing and stealing our hearts everyday. Over the last 2 weeks since he has been home, William has had lots of doctor appointments. His electrolytes have remained stable, he has gained weight (9lbs now) and increased the amount he is eating. We are so thankful for all of these improvements.
Today we have started him on blood pressure medication for hypertension. His blood pressure was high last week and when it was rechecked this week it had gotten even higher. We hope this medication will effectively lower his blood pressure to a safer range. Also, his kidneys have increased since his last ultra sound in the hospital. The increased blood pressure and kidneys are of concern to us and his doctors. There is no set plan as to what needs to be done or where we go from here. For now all we can do is monitor these things, take the medication, and pray for healing.
William also has been experiencing frequent stomach aches and reflux. With his kidney issues there isn’t much we can do to ease his pain. Please pray this would subside soon so he can rest easier.
William’s next appointment with his nephrologist is in 2 weeks and we pray his blood pressure is under control and his kidneys have not grown.
Over this month of his life William has been well loved by so many. We all have been blessed by everyone’s support, prayers, and gifts. Thank you for following us on this journey.
Kaylee I am so happy he has been able to be home with you! I am praying for healing and rest for him, and strength for you! You amaze me in the graceful way you have handled everything, I know you are a great mom! I hope you are able to get some rest as well! MICU loves you!!
What good news that he is gaining weight. Ron and I pray every day for you and William. We will pray for blood pressure med to be successful. He is PRECIOUS–like you don’t know that!
Thanks for the update. Praying.
Continuing to pray for baby William. We serve a great God and we know He has a great plan already in place for William. Your family is precious to us and we are so glad to hear of William’s weight gain. We’ll be praying specifically for ease of his pain and that the blood pressure med will do its job.
Praying for sweet baby William.
I am very grateful for every single battle you won with him! Praise the Lord!