Hi everyone it's Melissa. I wanted to post Caden's progress from yesterday and today. Dr. Nancy re-evaluated his echo after Caden's blood work came back ok (he was not anemic). She feels the oxygen saturations are due to "dryness" in the lungs so she increased his fluid (milk) intake to 70cc. This is only a 5 cc increase. His oxygen saturations have been stable so now she decided to decrease his oxygen from .5 to .4. His saturations have slightly decreased, but nothing they are concerned about at this time. Our ultimate goal would be wean him completely off the oxygen but keep his oxygenation levels high.
Caden is still working on feeding. I feel he is getting stronger everyday and I'm excited his average intake is now between 35-40 cc. We have come a long way now he just needs to continue to work on keeping them down.
My mom arrived yesterday and is enjoying loving on Caden. Caden has improved so much since her last visit so I know she is excited to see him with his eyes open. In addition, she now gets to hold and feed him. I know Caden loves getting spoiled from Grandma Monroe. Thanks mom for coming up. I love you and appreciate all you do for us.
David has been back at work these last few days so we are also excited to have him back tomorrow. As I'm sure all of you are excited to see entries from him as they are much more exciting to read than mine!
God is good, thanks for all your prayers.
Love-
Melissa and David
Hello from SUNNY Florida, and today it is sunny! I am so happy to hear that Caden is getting stronger everyday. Caden is trying to eat more to make you happy..an early birthday present for his mommy! Lots of love and kisses are sent your way. I continue to pray for Caden's strength and ability to fight like the "spirited warrior" that he is.
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Cheryl
I am so glad you have your mom there- very important!! Great to hear that Caden is eating and is not anemic- whooh!! Enjoy your time with yur mom and kiss that little man for me.
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I bet Caden is eating and trying to keep his saturations up to show his Daddy what a good boy he can be when Daddy has to work. Melissa you are doing a great job at the blogging. Keep it up. I am glad Grandma Monroe gets to hold and love on Caden.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for Caden to get stronger each day.
We love you all
Keith, Kristen, Chase and Carson
Glad Grandma Rita is getting to come visit. If I remember correctly, she said you had a birthday sometime this week. So, Happy Birthday to you! Still praying each day for all of you!
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So glsd to here that Caden is doing well. Keep up the good work Caden. We are all praying for you and your family. Glad your mom is there for you Melissa. Happy B-Day!! :) Dawn
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the good news..Enjoy the time with Grandma.. and Happy Birthday Mommy!!!
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Have a Happy Birthday! Birthdays mean so much more when you have your family to share them with! So glad you have some good support there with you! Caden is looking so bright eyed! Enjoy your day! Hugs and prayers are sent your way!
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Lori Mausey
Happy Birthday, Melissa. I hope you enjoy your day and especially your visit with your mom. It seems as if you have some good news to report. Caden knew he had better start eating with Grandma there. He has no idea what a treat he is in for when he gets a little older. That Grandma can certainly cook!!!! Thinking of you constantly-----lots of hugs and prayers-----
ReplyDeleteHello Caden-
ReplyDeleteToday is Wednesday April 16 and it is a beautiful sunny day. I am so glad to hear that your tests have come back with some good news and that you have been taken in more food these days. Now I know it’s funny, but stop spitting everything back up on your mommy and daddy…got it?
What were we talking about yesterday…oh yes, the World Series:
The World Series is where the National League Champion plays against the American
League Champion in a best of 9 series, {Which means the first team to win 5 games}, also known as the World Series. The first World Series was played in 1903 and the Boston Americans, The American League Champion, played the Pittsburg Pirates, The National League Champion, with the first three games to be played in; starting on October 1, 1903. The series started with baseball’s winningest pitcher, Cy Young, throwing the first pitch. Boston won the series, five games to three. Giving the American league the first ever World Series. Through the 2008 season, the American League teams have won 61 of the 104 World Series played since 1903.
You truly are a Lil Warrior Caden Marshall Smith; please keep up the good work!
Have a wonderful day Caden.
Hi guys,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA!!! I hope you are able to have a wonderful day. With the adventure you are having right now, this will certainly be a birthday you will never forget. But for many reasons, I think it will be a very special birthday to you always because the focus is all on how special and precious our families are to us, and you and David are certainly proving that to us all every day as we watch you guys help and cheer Caden on! Each day and each step of the way you are getting closer to the GRAND PRIZE of taking your sweet little guy home with you, once he is better. You guys are awesome and we're inspired by you every day, and in every moment. You deserve to have a wonderful 34th and I know it will be as sweet as your first 33 years have been. Happy Birthday!!!
With love,
Susie and Mike Jensen and Family
Happy Birthday! I am so glad to hear Caden is doing better! ~Holly
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ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Birthday!!! Can you hear it???? I'm singing Happy Birthday to you just like the song at Emery Brothers Skating Rink. Sending love and prayers to you and Caden.
Love, Lurk
PS. Tell Rita I said hi.
Very happy birthday, Melissa! Hope that the 3 Smiths are able to celebrate this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteWe love the picture of Caden & Grandma Rita.
We know he loves all the attention he is getting from her. We are proud that your Mom
could be there with you today. We are praying
for you and your family. We love you! Caden
is looking more wonderful in each new picture.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
Bruce & Carol
Hope you had a wonderful birthday with your precious little boys and mom. Glad to hear caden is doing better. Praying everyday that he improves. Thanks for the post and photos.
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Rick Nancy Girls
Good Morning Caden-
ReplyDeleteToday is Friday April 17th and it is a Beautiful Spring day. The sun is shining bright and the birds are all singing. I see that you are enjoying the visit from your Grandma; you both seem very happy.
Hey guess what? The Chicago Blackhawks won their first playoff game last night. It was very exciting…They won 3-2 in overtime. They haven’t made the playoffs since 2002 so it was nice to see them bring home a win.
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). They have won three Stanley Cup Championships and thirteen division titles since their founding in 1926. The Blackhawks are one of the Original Six NHL teams, along with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadians, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings.
Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team sport played on ice. It is a fast-paced and physical sport. It is a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks.
Hey, nice shirt; “Mr. Hot Stuff” huh? I bet you have those nurses just wrapped around your little finger…don’t you?
Have a wonderful day Caden.
How great to see Grandma Rita with baby Caden. We are so thankful for each praise report. We are continuing to keep you in our prayers. Hope you have a wonderful birthday.
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