Whenever the phone rings and we see the ICU phone number we panic...this morning on our way to the hospital the nurse called to say that she was concerned about Kaitlyn and her philosophy is that if she concerned then she thinks that the parents should know. Kaitlyn was having a hard time breathing this morning so they gave her some medicine for the swelling in her upper airway and some morphine to settle her. She has been sleeping since. I was going to go to church today but I decided to wait by her bedside in case there was more drama today. I really want to hold her but it's more important for her to get some sleep.
The doctors and nurses here are very thorough and I like that they aren't in rush to boot us out. We have been her for a whole month already. I remember at 2 weeks thinking that we had overstayed our welcome but the doctor reassured me that they will take care of Kaitlyn no matter how long that takes. Now I know and trust that they are providing her with the best care. Our nurse thinks that they will hold on to Kailtyn in the TCU for a little bit longer. They want her to gain weight. She is currently 2.3kgs and the Children's ward does not take babies under 2.5kgs. Because Kaitlyn's health is compromised, she has to use more energy to sustain herself so gaining weight will take more effort for her than other babies. They have doubled the amount of formula supplementing her feeds.
The nurse is also concerned about her belly that looks like it's getting bigger. Because baby's use their diaphragm to breath, her swollen belly is placing more pressure on her upper respiratory system. Last night they were able to wean her high oxgen flow from 7 to 5...but this morning they put it back up to 7. Fortunately the nurse had warned us that this is a process where often it's one step forward,two steps back.
In spite of all these obstacles Kaitlyn is a fighter.
HAPPY ONE MONTH KAITLYN!
Today we went to visit Ed and Mel and their new baby girl, Evangeline. I got to hold their precious little baby and Lauryn asked me why I was holding this baby and couldn't hold Kaitlyn. She's so smart. On the way to the hospital today we drove past a mosque with spires and domes...and Lauryn said that it was just like in Jasmine...meaning Aladdin.
Happy 1-month baby Kaitlyn! What an eventful first month of life you've had! We are so thankful for every second of your first month, and we are looking forward to hearing even greater testimonies in your 2nd month! You were destined to be a warrior (just look at your heritage)and we can't wait to meet you!
ReplyDeletehappy one month kaitlyn - PTL for the nurses & doctors who are loving her through their thorough care for her... just feeling that these days we are cheerleaders on the sidelines for kaitlyn and the rest of the hams, yelling, "go kaitlyn go!" she has the vastness of heaven's greatness on her side - who can be against her?
ReplyDeletekeke, lauryn never fails to amaze me - she's so articulate!
happy one month sweet kaitlyn!
happy one month kaitlyn!! it's so amazing how you keep surprising and delighting the doctors with your strength and fighting spirit... you truly are a testimony of God's love and goodness!
ReplyDeletekaitlyn, you are so beautiful and so loved. = )
your big sister lauryn has that same fighting spirit... she's already watching out for you!
Happy 1 month Kaitlyn!! You are a delight to all around you and the apple of God's eye. We're excited to see you grow into the beautiful person that God has created you to be.
ReplyDeleteAnd Lauryn...what a character! :)
HAPPPPY HAPPPPY ONE MONTH LITTLE KAITLYN!! :) you are such a cutie and such a warrior! go kaitlyn go! we look forward to more amazing testimonies and for the day your mommy and daddy get to take you home :)
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