Stats

Today's numbers are:
White Blood Cells 35.4 (normal 5-17)
Bilirubin 8.4 (normal <1.0)
CO2 14 (normal 20-30)
Albumin 1.4 (normal 3.5-5.0)
Heartrate 170-225 (normal 115-150)
I know it's not wise to look at these numbers all the time and it will make us crazy, but the funny thing is--Carter actually had a good day today.
His bag came off 3 times today, but he handled it very well. Changing it includes taking the old one off (like a bandaid with poop), cleaning the area, and putting a new one on.
His drain did well, leaking less and less. His belly was a little rounded but not too tight. He didn't seem to be in much pain.
He took 3 bottles completely! He ate well, thanks to Daddy!
Carter was awake from 11 a.m. to nearly 8 p.m. He wasn't fussy, wasn't cranky. He was happy. Cooing and smiling and sticking out his tongue (his new favorite expression). He even smiled at his new friend Charlene! He also has learned to let Daddy know when he is ready for more food--Daddy would take the bottle out of his mouth, and a few seconds later, Carter would shout out "Aahh!"
So his numbers are off. His liver function numbers are high, as usual. There are other things of concern, namely his high heartrate, but he seemed to feel good. He was happy as can be until just before 8, when he finally exhausted himself and drifted off to a deep sleep (the nurse changed his diaper and dressings and he didn't wake up!).
We are off to bed--we'll hopefully know more about what is causing Carter's high WBC, temperature, and heartrate.