It has been another busy day for Baby Kyle and his parents. God is good. God is so good. First, doctors removed one of three chest tubes in Kyle's chest! That is one less "thing" coming out ot his tiny body. Tomorrow, Kyle will also undergo a small surgical procedure to remove a small sore place from his arm. By removing this area, they will be able to discontinue one of his medications. This particular medication is very hard on the kidneys, so we are hopeful this step will help his kidney function.

The cause of the swelling in his face and head is a blood clot located at a site on his shoulder. Earlier last week, doctors had to relocate a med-line from his shoulder to his leg. Because the med-line had been in his shoulder so long, a clot formed. Kyle has good blood flow to the brain and his brain is getting plenty of oxygen. But, because of the clot, fluid is collecting and causing his face and head to swell. Much like his kidney function, Kyle's body must take care of the clot. Please continue to pray that his kidneys would heal and the swelling in his body and head would also heal.

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