Monday, July 23, 2007

Temporary Setbacks



While we are still very positive and very thankful for everything thus far. This last weekend and Monday seemed like two steps forward, one step back. One step forward, two steps back. We did not make progress like we had hoped. With the previously mentioned high bilirubin levels, a lack of reduction in supplemental oxygen, and several difficult feedings, our stay here very well could be extended. Last Friday, we looked at this Wednesday as a possible date to go home, but that will be slipping to the right. That being said, even before Carsten's birth, we anticipated we would be here for a while (up to 2 weeks). And though we don't know exactly how long we will be here, our overall goal is to be able to take him home with knowledge of any health related issues that would be identified at ACH.