Memphis has been waking up more yesterday and today. He opened his eyes for a couple hours yesterday and woke up to see his mom and grandma this morning.
We started dialysis yesterday at 6:30pm. Memphis took getting hooked up to the dialysis machine like a champ. It didn't seem to effect him at all. Mommy was very proud of him. We were told that once getting hooked up to dialysis the kidneys may shut down. This morning, Memphis had a wet diaper so as of right now his kidneys are still working. He lost 75 grams last night.
His x-rays looked better today than they did yesterday which means that he has more air in his lungs than yesterday. His flow on the ECMO machine continued to be wheend over night. His current flow is at .243 which means the machine is only supporting him 65 percent. The nurses are also wheening his gasses. Both of his saturation numbers are still in the upper 90s.
Thank you to everybody that is praying for and sending positive energy to our baby Memphis Warren Tipton. Just like our nurses, all of you have helped him and encouraged him to stay with us. It means so much.
Thinking of baby Memphis and his wonderful family. Strong prayers being sent. Hug the other kiddos for us!
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