March 20, 2010

Today was another rather uneventful day. They were able to wean Liam down a little on his dopamine. He also got rid of his phototherapy light since his bilirubin levels have been good for 2 days but they said not to be shocked if they start going back up because he's not pooping yet (which is normal) so he won't be getting rid of the bilirubin as easily. He also was started on a steroid for his kidneys to get them working a little better - and the same medication will help with his blood pressure. He also received another infusion of fresh frozen plasma today (this is his second) to help with his blood volume and blood pressure.

Liam also got his first visitors today (besides his Granny & Papa) - Ashley and Chelsea got to see him for brief moments. However, visitation nazi (as our nurse so kindly dubbed her) gave me an earful about the second visitor - apparently I misunderstood the visitation policy that's in effect with the H1N1 restrictions (which I could've sworn the policy currently in effect is that only 2 people are allowed in at a time (including parents)). - so, from now on until they lift the restrictions on visitation, only the 4 people we have listed on our "Family Supports" list will be allowed in to see him...sorry, everyone else. We may be able to sneak some in as long as the VN (visitation nazi) isn't there, according to our nurse.

So, that was our day!