The doctors spoke with me this morning. They were hoping that once they got the fluid around his lungs drained, that that would be it. But the fluid continues to accumulate. They are puzzled. They said that it's possible that it may not be chyle. That would be great because that would mean they could feed him my breastmilk again and he could get some nourishment in his little body. But on the other hand, if it's not chyle, does that mean it's something even worse/harder to treat? So I don't really know what to hope for. But I guess it is what it is.
It's so hard to see him like this. He's completely lost his chubby cheeks. His eyes are sunken because of the loss of fat.
ETA: The doctor said that the sunken eyes are not due to fat loss, but due to less fluid in his body. They have him on Lasix to dry to drain the excess fluid around his lungs, which also dries up fluid elsewhere in the body.
Here he is this morning.
Oh Jamie, your poor little guy. Have the doctors run any tests on the fluid that's come out to try and figure out what it is and where it's coming from?
ReplyDeleteYou're being so strong for your children, it's so inspiring. Hang in there. I think of you guys daily and am sending all my quick healing vibes to little Nicholas!
Poor sweet little guy! I can't imagine how hard it must be to see him like that. Saying more prayers for him right now!
ReplyDeleteThank you Annette and Laura :)
ReplyDeleteAnnette - They are running some tests now. I am hoping to have the results back soon. They believe it's either chyle or serous fluid. I guess serous fluid is common after surgery, but I think it normally only lasts 2 or 3 days after surgery. Nicholas is on his 7th day.