June 26th, 2010

So far we have had a good day.

Christy has had her epidural, all IV's, and Monitors removed. She has been able to actually put on her own clothes/gown. She is able to walk to the NICU to see Mikele any time she wants. She has had a couple test run today to check her heart because of a "blockage" that really was not a blockage, just a miscommunication between the chambers in the heart. This should correct itself, however, they would like a follow up visit. She has been having a headache and ear ache, so they done a CT Scan. Due to a result in that, they sent her for a MRI of the head. We are still waiting on the results of that. At this point they are saying a possible discharge of MONDAY!!

Mikele is being a real champ so far. She had a Blood transfusion today. Nothing wrong, we expected it. Most all Premie babys of this sort, require 2-3 Blood Transfusions. It is mainly because they are constantly taking blood from her for testing since the Gas rate in the blood is how they determine how much oxygen/Breaths per min. ETC she is requiring. In a baby of her size, their blood cells are not producing enough blood to compensate for the amount being taken, so they must give her blood. That is the only change in her that has happened today. I did speak with the Nurse Practioner today and she told me that she is really fiesty. She said she is doing really good. All of her vitals are staying good, they are able to run her on minimum levels of oxygen as well as the Blood Pressure Increase medicine and anything else they give her. The vent is still breathing for her for the Majority. But again, this is expected.

Visitations still remain the same,
Mikelle can be seen anytime that a parent is available, and as long as it is NOT between 6:30 and 8 both morning and Night. That is when the Nurses are doing shift change.
Christy can be visited between 10 and 8, however, they are still keeping restrictions on her of no more than 2 at a time for very SHORT and QUIET visits. If you come up, just check with the Nurses to see if she can have visitors. They will usually let us know you are out there.

Thanks for your continued support.
Danny
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