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Q: Another Brian Update (good News)
asked by: ladylee70 on July 13th, 2007
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It's day four for Brian in the NICU and he's making steady progress toward being weaned from the ventilator. Room air has 21% oxygen and Brian is down to a 24% mix from the vent. His blood gas levels last night were very good and he doesn't need a lot of pressure from the vent to fill his lungs any more, so the doctors are hoping to extubate him this evening.

As you all can imagine, this is great news to us. Karin will be discharged today, so she still has to go home without him. His recent progress just makes that a little easier because we know that he'll be coming home soon also.

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mamaTT
replied on July 13th, 2007
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So glad your little man is getting better!! I hope he continues to improve so you can bring him home. He is just adorable!!!
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hopefulmjz
replied on July 13th, 2007
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I'm so glad to hear the good news! It would have been nice for Brian and Karin to come home together, but it sounds like he's well on his way to coming home! Thanks for the updates Mr. Karin (Patrick is it?) Sorry! Laughing
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Magical Logic
replied on July 13th, 2007
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That is Great!!!!!!!! He will be home in no time.
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kaerbear
replied on July 13th, 2007
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that's great news. the prayers are working. i hope he can come home soon. i'm so glad he is improving. what a tough little guy.
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sandyallen
replied on July 13th, 2007
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I am so glad that .Brian is getting better! I am glad that .Karin will be coming home I am just sorry that she will not be coming home wih .Brian, I know that it will be very difficult for her! Brian seems like such a fighter though, I just feel and hope that he will be coming home soon! Thank you again for your updates! I know that it is hard on you too, you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I hope .Nathan is doing okay!
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HcoBrunette06
replied on July 13th, 2007
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ugh, im so happy there has been progress. poor little guy, he's such a fighter. im proud of you and karin, you both are strong.
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mommyto3soontobe4boys
replied on July 13th, 2007
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Wow he is weaning off the oxygen so quickly!!! I think that he is a fighter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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sillyakchick
replied on July 13th, 2007
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Come home soon, Brian!
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Amber*Marie
replied on July 13th, 2007
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hes a strong little boy! Glad to hear hes doing better!!!!
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Jolie_3110
replied on July 14th, 2007
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wow I am so glad hes making such quick progress! and I hope he home with his family soon! He really is a gorgeous baby!
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kaerbear
replied on July 14th, 2007
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i'm so glad she got to hold him for a while. the CPAP isn't the same as the breathing tube is it? is it mostly external? those tubes are no picnic, i've had one before. i'm glad they removed it for him and i hope he keeps making progress. he's looking more robust and healthy all the time. hopefully he will be breathing on his own and home where he belongs in no time!! you're all so brave.
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nickyandalan
replied on July 14th, 2007
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You have a beautiful baby boy i'm so glad he is doing better and that Karin is home and well.
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