Big Changes

We have  been through a lot of changes over the past few days. The boys received their 2 month immunizations. It is hard to believe they are 2 months old! They have come so far.

On Wednesday we found out that Cohen was expected to go home on that Friday and that  Bryce would be having his surgery on  Monday. We were very surprised to say the least. However, after their vaccinations, Cohen started to have a few episodes. He wasn't taking much of his bottle feeds and had a lot of heart rate drops. Luckily, he made it through without needing oxygen and recovered from the spell in about 48 hours. He did buy himself a few more days in the hospital though. He is now expected to make the big trip home on Monday or Tuesday.

We also had a surprise with Bryce. Instead of waiting until Monday he ended up having surgery on Friday. We were very nervous but knew it was time for Bryce to have his shunt. The surgery started at about 3pm and we weren't able to see him until 6:30pm. After meeting with the surgeon we found out that the shunt placement went very well. There was an issue  with a  special dressing that they had  to use during surgery. Once they removed it there was some skin on Bryce's scalp that was pulled off. The skin is over a part of the shunt which causes a very high risk. The doctors are watching him very closely to make sure  infection doesn't set in and they have called the plastic surgeons in to watch the area. We are hoping that the skin will heal and the shunt will not be affected. If infection would set in there is a possibility  that Bryce will have to have another surgery. We have been very frustrated to put it lightly. He has been through so much already. Bryce remains on the ventilator but will hopefully be able to come back off of it by tomorrow (once the sedation has worn off). 

We owe so many people a thank you (and more). We appreciate the continued support and prayers!