Avigail continues to have issues with her stomach. They have started her on a suppository in hopes to see some bowel movement. For the time being, the doctors seem very impressed with her progress since she's so young. She has been off the ventilator since 18 hrs after birth, quite an accomplishment!! She's definitely a fighter.
Deacon continues to have issues with breathing so he had an x-ray of his lungs done. The x-ray indicated that he was accumulating air between his lungs and chest (also known as pneumothorax). This air was there due to a small leak in his left lung. The doctor was able to suck the air out with a needle and syringe. The doctor had to repeat this procedure in the middle of the last night as air was building up outside the lung again. They are getting another x-ray to see if the leak is still there. If this doesn't resolve on its own, they will have to put in a chest tube. The doctor makes a little incision in Deacon's chest, and inserts a plastic tube into the space between the lung and chest wall. With continuous suction, the tube will draw out the air that has collected, and prevent more from reaccumulating.
Kim (Tyler's sister) and her husband Brad were gracious enough to invite us to stay with them (12 minute commute to Swedish). It was definitely a nice break after spending 11 nights in the hospital and a nice break from the cafeteria food :-). We appreciate everyone's prayers and support. We will continue to keep you updated.
Mom spending time with Deacon
Dad visiting with Avi
