Today we learned that Maria will in fact need a blood transfusion. They are common in preemies due to anemia. Maria needs to have blood taken regularly for testing, and her body cannot keep making the red blood cells quickly enough to keep up with her growth. Her GI system is too immature to handle straight iron supplements, as well.
Neither Joe or I are matches for her little A negative blood, I was hoping we could directly donate to her. Please pray for a smooth transfusion, and for extra protection against an infection. I know the stats...low risk for infection, etc etc...but I'm still nervous.
Her heart murmur is due to a small ductus (PDA). Although we are awaiting the official diagnosis and treatment plan from the pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Balsan is confident that it is no big deal; it may even correct itself. A more serious and dangerous ductus would have presented itself earlier.
I have a couple of videos to post, but I'm learning how to convert them to a smaller file size before the website will accomodate it. Stay tuned, for they are very very cute!
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A.J. did have one of these ductus mumurs at birth. I know he was much more developed, but it did correct itself. So, yes, positive hope is good. We'll pray the transfusion goes smoothly.
ReplyDeletelove and prayers,
~Christy
awe bummer you can't donate to her, praying it goes smoothly!!!
ReplyDeleteexciting about the videos :) if you're converting it on MAC and need help you know who to call :)