We're CPAPin'

"the Lord God formed the man from dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being." Genesis 2:7

We are so happy to report that Coy was extubated tonight around 730pm and put on CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)! His ET tube was taken out and the CPAP prongs were placed into his nose. He will no longer have the ventilator breathing for him; he must take all of his own breaths...which makes me extremely nervous! The CPAP prongs are in his nose and give him continuous pressure with oxygen, this keeps this air sacs open making it easier for him to breathe...So, sometimes babies must go back to the ventilator if they tire out on CPAP; they say this is normal so don't be disappointed if it happens...I am praying for my little mighty man to keep breathing! We just got off the phone with his night nurse and she said so far he's doing good...his CO2 in his blood gas was elevated, but something they expect...pray in the morning for a more stabilized blood gas; pray for Coy to stay strong on the CPAP!!

He was so mad when they took the tape off his face to remove the ET tube...he had tears in his eyes! Although we didn't hear anything tonight, we will soon be able to hear him cry! They say it takes alittle while for sounds to come out...

I am so hopeful but trying to stay grounded at the same time....I know Coy is doing the best he can right now; I don't want to push him too hard; I want the best for him...

So, we've had a big day; Coy has made a huge step forward! I am so proud of him! He is still receiving 18cc of fortified breast milk every 3 hours & tolerating it all....he even woke up 30minutes early today and started smacking his lips together...he's a growing boy, weighing in at 2 lb 10 oz....he continues to urinate just fine, he will remain on chronic diuretics...

Please continue to pray for complete & total healing of Coy; pray for his lungs to function just as they should; pray his oxygen requirement is lowered as he becomes stronger & stronger!; pray for him to stay on CPAP and not have to go back to ventilator; pray he continues to eat and urinate just as he should!

Oh yeah, today daddy got to hold little man "like a real baby." They really enjoyed each other's company...they are so much a like; before I knew it, they were both fast asleep....

Thanks for all your prayers; we are so overwhelmingly appreciative!