Home Sweet Home

Sorry about slacking on updating the blog. I tried updating the day we left the hospital from my phone but obviously I was unsuccessful. I didn't mean to leave you hanging but we have been really busy since returning home.

Bryson was discharged from Childrens Monday night at about 5:00p.m. and we got home about 9:30p.m. There was TONS of traffic because of a wreck near Conway and it was already a busy time of day. We sat in traffic for nearly an hour, barely moving. I was very inpatient because I was so ready to get home.

Monday morning, the doctor on duty, Dr. Dyamenhalli, came to our room and said he wanted some blood tests done and chest x-ray before he would release him. Mom had already carried pretty much everything down to the car, Greg had already come home to return to work. The blood tests would show his kidney function, electrolytes, and check bili level.

The bili level had continue to drop and kidneys looked good. The x-ray showed no change from the x-ray over a week ago. Lungs were still a little cloudy, but not any worse.

We were set up to see our pediatrician here at home Tuesday for a weight check and for Dr. Froman to assess his breathing. She said he looked great! He weighed 8lb. 6oz. We will continue to see her weekly for weight. Bryson will have a harder time gaining weight than a healthy newborn because of his heart working harder and burning more calories.

We will go back down to Little Rock on May 7th to see our cardiologist for a follow up. We will then find out how often we will make the trip down to Childrens.

Thanks to everyone for their continued support and please continue to pray for Bryson's strength.