We have had a rough few days. We were informed late Monday evening that Faith needed surgery to close the Patent Ductus Arteriosus. The echocardiogram showed the ductus was very large and they believed it was likely the cause of most of her breathing and kidney issues. The surgery was performed on Tuesday morning and by all accounts went very well. We were even shown video of the procedure. Faith was doing very well afterwards when we left on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately some thing changed and we were called early Wednesday morning with the news she was not doing as well. Her blood pressure was low, her heart rate was high, and she was not urinating. She continued this way throughout the day yesterday. This seemed to be puzzling the doctors and they were very concerend. They put her on a multitude of medications and fluids to get her to pee and bring up her bp. Overnight she has improved a little on her bp and she peed a small amount. We are hoping the steroid they gave her will help turn her in the right direction today.
Ashleigh has been doing well over the last few days , although we have not spent as much time with her. She even pooped. Pooping is exciting for a premie. She is up to 2.2lbs and her infection seems to be under control.
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Michelle and Todd- I am sorry to hear about Faiths struggles. We will keep praying that she stays strong. It seems Ashleigh is determined to stay the 'big' sister! Hang in there and call if you need someone to talk to.
Me & Jenn's thoughts and prayers are going out to the girls, we sincerely hope that Faith continues to show some improvement. Thanks for creating this blog, saves me from buggin' Sandy every day.
Brian
You all are in my thoughts constantly. Keep celebrating the little victories (only in the last month have I understood how positive a poop can be) and enjoying your little girls.
Prayers and Hugs,
Mere
Michelle and Todd-
Our prayers are continuing for those sweet little girls and your family. If you need anything you know where we are and we'll be there in a minute ! ! !
Hugs and prayers
Love
Tony and Sandy
Hi,
We are friends of your mom and dad up at Forest Lake. We are praying for little Ashleigh and Faith.
Harv & Peggy Hosfelt
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