Collins Returns to NICU

Wednesday, September 8, at 6:00pm Collins McClain gave mommy a big scare during the Dallas Tornado.  An hour and a half before normal feeding time Collins was setting off the monitors displaying signs of distress.  I went to check on him and could smell why he might be a little distressed.  As I began changing his diaper i noticed blood in his stool.  Needless to say, Mommy began to panic!  I immediately went to find the nurse.  They were out in the hallways planning for Code Black, tornado, move babies to hallway.   I'm thinking who cares about tornado my little man is bleeding.  The nurse responded quickly and called the doctor.  Within 10 min they were moving him back to NICU.  His symptoms indicated he might have what they call NEC, an intestinal infection, which had the potential to be very serious.

Collins 4 Weeks Old

As of today, Sunday, September 12, Collins is doing great.  All tests have come back negative for infection but they still treat him as though he had NEC.  They have been administering antibiotics and halted all feedings.  The poor little guy hasn't had food since Wednesday.  And believe me he is ready to eat!  Every time he is held he is rooting around looking for food and all we can do is give him his pacifier.  They assure me he is fine without eating.  He's receiving his nutrition thru IV fluids.  Collins will be in NICU for at least 10 days.  On day 7, Wednesday, September 15, they will start him on his feeds again.

Praise God for looking out for our "Little Man."