Update from Monday

Spence is now weighing in at 2 pounds 4 ounces and is eating 2 and a 1/2 cc's an hour, almost triple what he was eating. Today they did an eye exam on him and said that as of right now his eyes are to immature to see anything substantial but that they will check his eyes every two weeks for any signs of defects. Spence has been having a tough time coming off the ventilator , he has started to retain water and his little body is swollen to the point that he doesn't really look like himself. The doctor's started him on steroid treatments today that will last for up to two weeks, this treatment should help him lose some of the water weight and hopefully get him over this hump. Hopefully after the steroid treatments he will be able to come down on his rate and o2 concentration, and if possible come off the vent all together. We just have to wait and see. He was off of the blood pressure medication for a while but due to his sodium being low his blood pressure is not as good as the Nurse's and Doctor's would like it to be so he is back on a Dopamine drip until it is back to where they would like it. He is also having some trouble with his thyroid so he is also on some hormone therapy for that. He is definately a fighter so this little hump will pass , I just know it. Thank you again to everyone following Spence's progress , we truely appreciate all of the prayers and well wishes on our little Spence's behalf. We know he is feeling the love due to his progress. We as a family are truley thankful for so many wonderful people in our lives.. Thank you again for everything. (pictures to follow )