Ductus appears to be closing

RELIEF!

According to the cardiologist's report, it appears that the ductus is closing. The results were shared with us by the neonatologist this morning. This means that the neonatologist will follow Jack Henry's heart murmur clinically (i.e. no current need for medicine or surgery to resolve the issue).

The finding of the ductus closing per the echocardiogram yesterday confirms Dr. Nawab's (Jack Henry's neonatologist) earlier assessment of the quieting of the heart murmur. Furthermore, the increased levels of creatinine and the reduction in urine output was indicative of the effectiveness of the drug. (Sometimes the indomethacin takes a few days to take effect.)

Elaine and I feel immense relief right now particularly since we were uncertain how the indomethacin would effect the ductus and other organ function. Now, we get to wait a bit while we see how Jack Henry's digestive track wakes up before he goes back on normal feeds (i.e. breast milk) and reduces his need for the IV.