Prayers and positive news

I just talked with Kirby , and she sounded so happy to report that Emmett made a great step in the right direction and enjoyed a big FIRST today. He still has a tube in place to help the nurses suction out any secretions, but he is breathing completely on his own!!! He has tolerated this transition pretty well, but did require a little medicine to help calm him down.....(he may be tiny, but he seems pretty feisty....if he doesn't like what is being done, he will let you know).

They also were able to start feeds today for the first time, again through a tube. So far he has tolerated it. This is GREAT news.

Emmett is currently on medicine to help control his seizures, and so far it is working. The neonatologist and neurologist are working together to determine what tests need to be done to determine the cause of these seizures. They seem to have ruled out infection based on blood work. The big test (a spinal tap to test for meningitis) is on hold until Emmett's body heals from the trauma he went through during birth. The fact that the doctors are not in a rush to do this test is really good news.

So the next big test is an MRI. All the doctors are in agreement that Emmett is well enough to go through with the test. The MRI will be able to confirm whether any damage is currently present with Emmett's brain. Kirby said it perfectly, ' I have faith that the MRI will be normal, and even if something does look abnormal Emmett is still growing and developing every day so we will remain hopeful".

The biggest prayer needs at this time are for the doctors and nurses caring for Emmett, that they will continue to work diligently and communicate efficiently with each other to ensure the best care

possible for little Emmett. It sounds like Kirby and Ryan are beyond pleased with his care thus far.

We also need to pray for this MRI, which will either take place this Friday or Monday.
And finally let's pray for Ryan and Kirby that they will continue to have faith and taken one day at a time. Kirby will hopefully be discharged tomorrow, so continue to pray for her recovery as well. Emmett definitely inherited her strength! (Don't worry Ry, we know he picked up a thing or two from his daddy too)