Today was a good day for Josh and his parents. Becky and Evan left the hospital for the first time since Wednesday, going out to lunch with Grandpa and Grandma Yeager. Their friends Craig and Samantha also came back for a visit this afternoon. A beautiful floral arrangement arrived from Evan's office, a cheery addition to the hospital room. Grandma Jorgensen is also able to come out earlier than anticipated and will be in Denver on Wednesday. This evening, Becky and Evan will head home for a good nights sleep and they will begin to think through a visit/care schedule that will work for them over the long term.
Josh continues to make good progress. He received his third treatment of the medicine for the PDA condition and tomorrow morning they will do an echocardiogram to see how it worked. Since his white blood count was up a bit, they also did some more blood work to ensure that there are no infections. Today Josh also was able to breath - for the most part- on his own in the incubator, and he did not receive additional oxygen. They will keep him on the ventilator until they know more about the PDA, but the good news is that he is pretty much doing the work on his own at this point.
Josh is also making early strides into academia. He is taking part in a research study for lung growth in premature babies. His participation will continue until he is 12 months corrected age (around 15 calendar months). The study involves some regular blood work and echocardiograms.
Tomorrow Becky and Evan will participate in their first care consultation with the doctors, so it will be a big day for everyone. Thanks again to everyone who has reached out to Becky and Evan over the past week and for all of the positive thoughts and prayers coming their way.
Josh continues to make good progress. He received his third treatment of the medicine for the PDA condition and tomorrow morning they will do an echocardiogram to see how it worked. Since his white blood count was up a bit, they also did some more blood work to ensure that there are no infections. Today Josh also was able to breath - for the most part- on his own in the incubator, and he did not receive additional oxygen. They will keep him on the ventilator until they know more about the PDA, but the good news is that he is pretty much doing the work on his own at this point.
Josh is also making early strides into academia. He is taking part in a research study for lung growth in premature babies. His participation will continue until he is 12 months corrected age (around 15 calendar months). The study involves some regular blood work and echocardiograms.
Tomorrow Becky and Evan will participate in their first care consultation with the doctors, so it will be a big day for everyone. Thanks again to everyone who has reached out to Becky and Evan over the past week and for all of the positive thoughts and prayers coming their way.
We're equally thankful for all the support and prayers from friends and family for Evan, Becky and Josh. We've heard from so many who have them in their thoughts and prayers and it is greatly appreciated! --Susan & Dan Jorgensen
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