Caley was moved to a private room today. It will be good for her to have less stimulation around her, and it also will be easier for us to spend more time with her at the hospital. So that's all positive.
Beyond that, today was more of the same, unfortunately. Caley had a second blood transfusion today; she still isn't getting milk; and she continues to have apnea-bradycardia episodes. It's hard to see her go through all of this, and we haven't been able to hold her for the last two days because of it. The kind nurses keep reassuring us that this is all normal for a preemie, and she'll grow out of it, but we can't help but worry.
Please continue praying for Caley to grow stronger and healthier every day, and to grow out of all of this "preemie stuff." We appreciate all of your support.
Yes, the Brady spells are terrifying. The first time William had one I was holding him. I thought he had died in my arms.
ReplyDeleteBut the nurses are right, it is normal. The triplets were born at 35 weeks and even at that gestational age two of the three had numerous Brady spells.
My lawyer self took over & I found myself making my case to them about why it was important to breathe. Probably not the sweet nothings they wanted to hear from their mom in the first few weeks of life & it didn't really work. :-)
In the end, as much as you hate to admit it, there is nothing you can do but pray and watch her grow through all of this.
Hang in there. You have so many people praying for you.
Shannon Gausman
praying for little Caley and hoping these scary parts pass quickly.
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