The good new is it is not a blood clot! The final verdict is its a hematoma (a collection of blood outside the vessel). So the bad news is why does he have it? Right now they are not worried about it unless it gets bigger. It bothers me a little because he is not wanting to turn his head as much to that side. So in time the body will absorb it, or it will get bigger and we will investigate more.
The other bad news is he had a really bad night. He decided to stop peeing well last night and still isn't peeing the greatest. So they have stopped his feeds to reduce intake and are started on TPN tonight. He started struggling with breathing last night and they thought his lungs were getting too wet. His breathing seems to be better, but he is still VERY uncomfortable today. They are just laying low and keeping a close eye on him. They don't want to do too much in case it is something that will pass on its own. I hope it will, and soon, because there are no smiles today and I don't like that!
Love-
Heidi
2 comments:
Hematoma is definitely better than blood clot, this is great news. All of the ups and downs of the fluid balance game is no doubt frustrating. I heard Shaggy "It wasn't me" the other day and got a chuckle thinking of the old nursing school days. Ethan is so blessed to have such amazing parents and loving supportive grandparents. I will keep praying that this gets easier for him and he gets to go home soon.
Glad it's not a blood clot, but sad that little Ethan had a bad night. Hope he can get his fluid balance sorted out very soon so he's less uncomfortable... and starts smiling again! Thinking of you all the time X
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