When Shaun (and Denise) arrived to UVA and he was examined by doctors with another ultrasound, they could no longer find the intussusception, PRAISE THE LORD! They have kept him at the hospital, however, to monitor his feeds (and blood work) and watch to see if it reoccurs. This morning Shaun threw up again, which is a step backwards. The current plan that the doctors have come up with is to continuously feed him small amounts to see if it will help the nutrition stay down. Additionally, on Friday they will change Shaun's G tube (the feeds currently go into his stomach) to a G-J tube which will send the feeds in smaller amounts into his small intestines. This should also help with the vomiting.
Please continue to lift the Steyaerts up in your prayers. Of course for Shaun and the continued well-being of his GI track... but also for Denise, Peter, Stephen and Scottie as it is SO hard to be away from each other for so long. I know Denise and Peter are incredibly blessed by all that have offered up their prayers and support (esp. with child care!) at this time.
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