One Step Forward, One Step Back
After having an awesome day yesterday, Emma's condition was more unstable today. She had more difficulty breathing and required more oxygen and a higher ventilator setting again. The docs ordered a chest x-ray this afternoon, which showed that her lungs were "wet" (due to fluid accumulation) so she was given an additional dose of Lasix (diuretic). Unfortunately, she couldn't be taken out of her isolette and we weren't able to do Kangaroo care/cuddling. Hopefully, she'll be doing better tomorrow....
On a happier note, Emma is being weaned from her TPN (total parenteral nutrition - an intravenous solution containing sugar, minerals, vitamins and proteins which is usually given along with intralipids). If all goes well, by tomorrow Emma will be receiving all of the nutrients she needs from breast milk. That's a big step forward!!
On a happier note, Emma is being weaned from her TPN (total parenteral nutrition - an intravenous solution containing sugar, minerals, vitamins and proteins which is usually given along with intralipids). If all goes well, by tomorrow Emma will be receiving all of the nutrients she needs from breast milk. That's a big step forward!!
posted by Laurie at 21:17
3 Comments:
I'm thinkting of you and hope that everything will go well today! I bet Emma misses the cuddle time at least as much as you do ;o) Franzi
I Know that she is a fighter and she is going to show us all just what she is made of. I am so happy to here that things are better and the ups and downs well thats just her way of keeping us all on our toes!
Alway in our prayers.
She is just so not giving up!! Your little diva is truly inspiring. We keep her in our prayers every day. Hugs!
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