Tuesday Night Update

I wanted to give everyone an update on our situation, as of Tuesday night...

Burke's still doing pretty well.  His lungs are still pretty weak and immature.  As such, he's actually requiring more oxygen today than he did yesterday.  His breathing also continues to be somewhat strained and fast.  We're hoping that with more time his lungs will continually improve, just like Ruby's did.  None of the doctors or nurses seem too worried about his breathing.  His heartbeat also continues to look regular and strong.  The nurses say that he gets agitated very easily by noises, touch, etc., and I have witnessed it first hand.  I really do not enjoy watching him get riled up.

Lindsay is also continuing her recovery.  She has been a trooper, trying to get through these days with as little pain medication as possible...so that Burke can have safe breast milk as soon as possible.  Due to the minimum amounts of medicine, Lindsay appears to be in increased pain.  I have been hoping and praying the her pain will go away soon.  She will be unable to drive or lift weight for the next several weeks.  So, we have shipped Ruby off to Terre Haute, where she thoroughly enjoys her daycare.

I'm going back to work tomorrow, trying to save days until Burke can come home with us.  I really do not enjoy "leaving" him, but it's the best for our family right now.

Here's to several weeks of continued improvement for Lindsay and Burke, as well as sanity for all of us.  God has guided our path up to this point in time, and I have faith that regardless of what comes, He's still in control!