Today Rebekah has been a little dehydrated, so the nurses had to place an IV since the one Rebekah had on Thursday clotted. The fastest and easiest place that the nurses could use was in Rebekah's scalp. So, she looks a little worse than she really is. :) Since the fluids were started late this afternoon, Rebekah has had 3 wet diapers. We are very glad to see that!!
In keeping with the dehydration, Rebekah's lungs were sounding junky with thick mucous today. She has started chest therapy with the respiratory therapists. Every eight hours they come and tap firmly on her chest and back with a small round cup-type thing. I know, that's a very technical description! It is supposed to help loosen up the mucous in her lungs so she can start to cough it up. Between that and the increased fluids, we are hoping that she will start to move more air in her lungs soon!
If Rebekah can wean down from her oxygen levels, there has been talk of sending her home still on a small amount of oxygen. Basically, the doctors won't keep her in the hospital any longer if she only needs a little oxygen (like 0.1 or 0.2 liters per minute). It will take a while to come down to that level, but it is a goal to work for!
On the home front, please pray for the rest of our family tonight. When Drew got home from visiting with us at the hospital, three of the boys were sick and throwing up. Please pray that whatever they have will be over quickly before we bring Rebekah back home!
Nancy
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