Another Quiet Day
Emma remained pretty sleepy today, but she seemed better (and was more active) than yesterday. The team decided not to test her too much (in an effort to let her rest), so she received all of her feeds by NG tube. They also decided to order some blood tests. The results came back fine, indicating she is NOT developing an infection (Yay!!!!). However, her hemoglobin has dropped considerably over the past week, so Emma will receive a blood transfusion as soon as Eric's donated blood is available, likely Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Emma also had another eye examination today. The ophthalmologist feels that her retinopathy has progressed from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (indicating moderately abnormal blood vessel growth). While many babies who develop Stage 2 improve with no treatment and eventually develop normal vision, if the disease progresses, Emma may need laser surgery before she comes home. The doc from CHEO will come back to see her next week to assess her again.
Otherwise, Emma did well from a respiratory viewpoint today. She was able to remain on room air (with no supplemental oxygen) for a good part of the day and only had one tiny little spell.
Let's hope Miss Emma is back to her fiesty self tomorrow :)
Emma also had another eye examination today. The ophthalmologist feels that her retinopathy has progressed from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (indicating moderately abnormal blood vessel growth). While many babies who develop Stage 2 improve with no treatment and eventually develop normal vision, if the disease progresses, Emma may need laser surgery before she comes home. The doc from CHEO will come back to see her next week to assess her again.
Otherwise, Emma did well from a respiratory viewpoint today. She was able to remain on room air (with no supplemental oxygen) for a good part of the day and only had one tiny little spell.
Let's hope Miss Emma is back to her fiesty self tomorrow :)
posted by Laurie at 22:24
3 Comments:
Keep up the good work Miss Emma. You will be home to your loving family before you know it.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses to all of you.....
Ohhh... the new pictures look so different... Emma is such a cutie... and these eyes... wow! I keep my fingers crossed that Emma can sleep in her own bed at home soon :o) All the best, Franzi ~ My parents say hello. I keep them up-to-date and everybody only wishes the best for Emma and you! Hope to see you again soon.
Laser surgery is the "in" thing - she's so young to be chic! I hope it resolves on its own, though.
Here's hoping she's ready and raring to try bf again very soon.
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