Shortly after the posting that Faith was doing better and would be transferred back to Hutzel, she regressed some. Yesterday afternoon she was placed on a oscillating ventilator. Her breathing was becoming labored, oxygen levels were dropping, she wasn't urinating enough, and they believe she has an infection. Xrays also noted she has atelectasis in her lungs. That is essentially collapse of part of her lungs. I have attached a link to describe it. The oscillating ventilator is more gentle on the babies and should help open up her lungs. The latest xray last evening showed improvement in the atelectisis and her urine output has also improved. The cultures are not back to determine if she has an infection, but they have put on antibiotics just to be safe. She will likely be at Children's for a while.
Ashleigh is doing well. Her feeding amounts have been increased again. She will hold our fingers and open her eyes. We may actually get to hold her today. We'll keep our fingers crossed.
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Every day brings a little progress, even on the days that seem wrought with difficulties and problems.
Keep those good vibes directed towards the little girls and we out here will keep our focus on you guys!
Love,
Mere, Gerrit and Anneka
Fight! Fight! Rah team, Fight!
We pray for you every day.
Mike, Heidi, Madeleine, and Abigail
Yeah Girls!!!! God is so good! I hope you get to hold both of your babies this weekend. It will be good for all of you. Thanks for all the updates. Prayers continue to all of you.
Love,
Dawn
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