Turning a corner?

Katie was released from the hospital early this afternoon, so we did not get to visit Caroline until late afternoon.  It is great to be out of the hospital after four weeks (our dogs agree).  Dr. Waverly Peakes, Dr. Alfredo Gei and Dr. Angela Earhart were absolutely perfect for our needs and I would send anyone I know to them.  Also, the nurses, their assistants and the Labor and Delivery staff at Methodist Hospital were wonderful every step of the way.  As much as I hate hospitals, I will miss seeing them.  Still, it's great to be home.

Today was Caroline's best day so far.  It was the first time that I have left the NICU after hearing all positive news.  I hope for many more days like today.  They were able to take the light off of her since her liver was functioning better (they may have to put it on again later).  They reduced her blood pressure medicine.  Her oxygen levels are down to 22%!  As we said in an earlier post, 21% is normal and she was at 40% just a few days ago.  They were also able to lower the pressure being applied to her lungs.  If her lungs continue to improve and her blood pressure regulates even more, she will begin to get feedings.  She is on medicine for her heart issue that we discussed last night.  The doctors believed that if they could fix the heart issue, then all of her vitals would improve.  They will do an echocardiogram soon to see if the medicine fixed the issue.  It certainly seems like it is working, but I am still crossing my fingers.


We will start our new routine tomorrow and I hope it goes well.  I return to work and Katie will be spending more time up at Texas Children's Hospital.  She cannot drive yet, so I will drop her off in he morning and then go to work.  Texas Children's Hospital has great areas where she can rest when she needs to.  The NICU has wireless internet, so Katie may be able to provide more updates on Caroline (and maybe more pictures, too).

I have never had a blog and I have never really had a reason to have a blog.  I did not know if anyone would really read Caroline's updates.  However, I keep getting feedback from many people that they enjoy the updates.  Honestly, the overwhelming love and support from family, old friends and new friends has kept me going at times.  So, Katie and I will keep them coming.  Talk to you soon.