Our little Bryce has really turned things around in the last 24 hours! He's got the smartest of doctors a little worried because they simply don't understand what did it for him. We know though, we know that Bryce's little body felt all of the love and prayers going out for him and he used them as strength for his hard fight.
Just to give you an idea of what a change he has made:
Bryce is now on 25% oxygen, room air is 21% and two days ago he was on 100% for most of 48 hours. His blood pressure is now a mean of 38, it was only 20 the night before last and needs to be at least his gestational age, which is now 28 weeks. He is not on anymore dopamine or dobutamine, the two blood pressure medications he's been on and off of since birth. He is on the steroid hydrocortisone which was started the night before last as a last ditch effort to get his blood pressure up. Looks like it worked. The crazy thing is that this steroid is for blood pressure, it shouldn't really help his lungs. And by far his biggest trial on a day to day basis is his lungs' immaturity and hence their sickness. But he's oxygenating his blood amazingly well now too! His blood gas tests keep coming back with proper PH balances and low level CO2's - pretty much stumping everyone as to why! Lastly, his urine output is now officially back to normal!
We are so proud of our little man and now just waiting for rounds to hear the plan for the day. I'm secretly hoping they'll mention starting feeds again because I just know if he can get some of that good milk I work so hard on making for him he'll start to gain some weight and before we know it he'll be smiling at us!
What an incredible turnaround!! We knew you could do it Bryce! Way to go!! I am so happy that he is doing SO much better 25% oxygen!?!? Holy heck thats AMAZING! We love you baby Bryce and we will keep the prayers comin'...you just keep doing your part and stumping all those docs! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe biggest of spirits in the smallest of bodies...amazing and wonderful. Got his mojo working now!!! Plus that good old miracle stuff too :)
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That is such an amazing answer to prayer! I know that God is merciful and comforting and His strength can move mountains and make miracles. What a miracle He has made!
ReplyDeleteI will keep praying for you and your Bryce and you are always in my thoughts each day. Which at times makes me laugh since I don't know you and only know of you and your family because our husbands are on the same car board. But regardless, I think of you and your son each day and pray for you.
I hope your sweet baby keeps on this wonderful positive trend and just continues to amaze everyone around him as he grows stronger and bigger!
Lisa
What an amazing little boy you have. I hope and pray that he continues to surprise and stump us all! I hope that you and Caleb are taking care of yourselves too!
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Weslea and Brian
Good job Bryce! Prayer works miracles! We love you!
ReplyDeleteMontoya Family
Thank God indeed!! What wonderful news!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing, way to go Bryce!!! You are so right, God's hand is in it all, we pray that Bryce will continue to stump the doctors with his outstanding progress!
ReplyDeleteSitting here in the heat at College Station for JJs game and I'm telling everyone and praising the Lord! Yea baby Bryce ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is just incredible!! I will pray for continued progress and strength for little Bryce. 25% oxygen is absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDelete-Tami
Keep your eyes on the prize, those big sparkling eyes looking up at you with a huge grin. You'll see it soon!
ReplyDeleteWay to cowboy up, little man!!!! Everyone is so impressed with your amazing improvements.
ReplyDeleteI met a very nice lady and her three children stranded on I-10 yesterday and we discussed "guardian angels", the power of prayer and of course Little Bryce, as I took them home. She has now placed Bryce on the prayer list at her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Houston. The prayer chain continues, isn't it great!!!!
I hope all of you will enjoy this happy day, seize the moment and above all please get plenty of rest and take care of yourselves.
All of our love,
The Pulley's
It's so nice to hear wonderful news like this! We are so thankful to God for Bryce's continued improvements and pray that he will grow stronger each day. Take care of eachother!!
ReplyDeleteBristelle and Joel
We are very happy to hear that Bryce is making such wonderful improvements! Miracle babies often do stump even the smartest doctors. Bryce is one special miracle baby. We love you guys.
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Mary and Jeff
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ReplyDeleteGod is listening.I bet Bryce can hear all the prayers being said.I know because he is in God's hands.Never lose your faith.Never doubt.I know little Bryce will be looking at mom and dad soon.I will never stop praying for this baby.I have grown to love this little family.Hang on,its going to get better.God bless.
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Granny Spriggs
He is truly a miracle. That is so wonderful. I knew he had it in him. He is such a fighter. God Bless! We love you guys and we continue to pray and as for prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteTo all of my friends and followers,
ReplyDeleteThank you all so very much for all of your prayers. It has really been rough the past couple of days but it is the prayers that have helped us through this. Please don't ever stop. My mommy and daddy along with myself feel so blessed that we have all of you.
Love,
Baby Bryce
P.S
Would you please pray for all the other babies too that are in here with me? Thank you
Praise God! Praying little Bryce continues to improve and God gives you guys increasing strength and peace.
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