Maria needs another blood transfusion. Hopefully the blood will be ready by this afternoon. She alarmed more than 30 times during the night, despite a 2 - Liter flow of air and additional oxygen supplemented through her cannula. She's been exclusively on her cannula for almost a week, now.
Oh, little girl...
She was scheduled to have the pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Sala, test her this morning for Retinapathy of Prematurity (ROP). He called to have her pupils dialated 30 minutes before his arrival. Well, his arrival won't happen now until tomorrow. So Maria gets to have dilated pupils all day, and then again tomorrow. I guess when you're the only pediatric ophthalmologist in town, stuff just interrupts your schedule.
Please pray for Maria's transfusion. Pray that this transfusion will do its job, and help more than the first one did. Her heart murmur is back, but the transfusion should solve this one, too. I don't know why the transfusions make me so nervous, but they do. The IV is just one more source of potential infection. The good news, though, is that Maria's original donated blood is still good, so she can get the same blood as the first transfusion!
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We'll pray for the transfusion to go smoothly, no infection and that it resolves other problems as well.
ReplyDeletePaul is glad for the ROP test, you are putting his mind at ease with having it done. Let us know the results.
I'm also glad that Michelle is headed out this weekend, and I'm bumbed that I can't join her. Know that I'm sending my love and support across the miles!:)
Sara we will pray for no infection and your peace for this upcoming transfusion. She is a strong little one. Hugs and kisses around for both of you- Maria fight fight..fight..." Run the race set before you little one. Praise the Lord for all the good things...weight gain, drinking from the bottle etc.
ReplyDeleteWish we could be there with you too- know our love and support in all the good times and the hard times too.
Hey, Joe & Sara, we're w/ you in love & prayer & spirit. Your little Maria is ours, too. We're trusting that this will be successful & that Jesus will be with her during the transfusions, scans & tests. Jesus is holding her & you through it all. We'll pray for her & you while she goes through this next step. May all things be for good for you who love the Lord.
ReplyDeleteNow she's 4 lbs & 5 oz! BIG GIRL!
Gramma & Grampa