My Oh My Things Change Quickly in the NICU

So since my last post, literally minutes ago, we have a new plan of action for Bryce's hydrocephalus. At least, tentatively.

Our neonatologist came in to talk to me, he thinks that although Bryce could go down to the O.R. tomorrow morning and likely be just fine he'd rather not. He, and I as well, don't want to have any regrets or take any unnecessary risks.

So we put in a request to neuro for them to come up to Bryce's room and simply drain the excess spinal fluid from his ventricles with a needle. It's a fairly simply procedure that will put much less of a strain on all involved - most of all, Bryce.

I'm pleased with this temporary solution as I feel confident it will give Bryce a chance to continue to gain some much needed strength. Of course, I was also anxiety ridden thinking of him being moved to another wing on another floor of this vast medical campus.

It's about all the peace of mind this mom feels comfortable asking for right now. So I'll take it with a smile on my face. :-)