Toby is doing better today! His blood pressure is down and his sodium levels are edging up (Last night they were at 112, 135 is normal. Today they were up to 124). He was under a warming lamp and got too hot last night so they took him off and then he got too cold. The plan is to take the lights off, but bundle him up tightly and see how he does.
The apneic episodes are still a problem. He is keeping his oxygen saturation up at 100%, but he is only breathing 8 breaths a minute and sometimes Carrie has to rub his arm to get him to breathe again. He is currently off the C-PAP and just on oxygen, but Carrie thinks they put him back on since he is having the apnea.
The MRI has been rescheduled for tomorrow. The swelling in the brain has gone down, but they want to wait until it is down even more before they do an MRI. An EEG may or may not be done because they really feel like the sodium levels and the swelling were causing all his issues and not seizures.
This is all I know at this point.
By Dawn Patterson — Jan 19, 2007 11:14am
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie & Bruce and family:
Congratulations on the birth of you absolutely adorable baby boy!! We are praying for you, your family, and Toby during this time.
We look forward to the time of being able to see all of you.
The Pattersons
Bob, Dawn, Corey, Kaitlin, Cameron & Kassie
By Lisa Hamer — Jan 19, 2007 11:27am
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for all of you!
By Jackie Gilmore — Jan 19, 2007 12:17pm
ReplyDeleteHello, We are praying for little Toby. What a precious little guy. The Hall's are friends of ours and shared the needs and concerns with us. We will continue to pray and trust God will bless you all and especially Toby. I just became a Great Grandma and when I saw Toby's picture I thought what a gift life is. Our little one is named Timothy. Two T's that we will be holding up in prayer. Blessings, Mike and Jackie Gilmore
By Kristi Underwood — Jan 19, 2007 2:12pm
ReplyDeleteHello Carrie and Bruce -
I see pictures of your precious little one and I am filled with prayers for Toby and your family. God will strengthen you during this time of great need. Know that my family and I are praying for all of you. I am friends with the Altings who passed on the need for prayer.
By Jody Snyder — Jan 19, 2007 6:12pm
ReplyDeleteBruce and Carrie--All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jody and I have been reading the journal everyday. Please let us know if you need any help.
By Lesley Paris — Jan 19, 2007 8:41pm
ReplyDeleteCarrie & Bruce-
There are so many things I want to say to you but I would be writing a book! Congratulations on Toby he is absolutely beautiful!!!! You are all in our daily prayers and have been way before Toby was born. Please know if you need ANYTHING please call. And do know Toby is getting the best possible care! And please know there may be some very hard days ahead but don't ever let go of your faith - it will help you - I can promise you that.
Lesley,Ted,Kendyl &Ryan Paris
By Jen Ringer — Jan 19, 2007 9:17pm
ReplyDeleteBruce and Carrie, it was good to hear about Toby's sodium level and blood pressure coming up. I have passed on the info about Toby to our Mary Kay family so God will be receiving many more prayers for that precious little one. I am so reminded of God's love for us and how we as parent's love our children. His love for Toby is more than we can imagine!! James 1:2-6