Saturday, August 23, 2008

Dinner time

Emma continues to have labored breathing. She's making a weezing sound and works hard for air. Despite the obstacles, she is getting enough oxygen and her bowel condition is improving.



Here she is with her many wires. I'm starting to think they're trying to turn her into a radio antenna. Ashley typed up a girly name tag for her and placed it on the end of her bed. The surgeon said she may only need to be reduced two more times, likely by Monday, and then it's time for her next scheduled surgery.

A new baby arrived from Alamance county last night. He was born with a large tumor on the left side of his face. The ultrasound technician had no idea that the tumor was there, so when the mom gave birth she had no idea either.
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5 comments:

  1. HollyAugust 24, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Every case is different but I thought I would tell you a little bit about Caleigh and her breathing problems. Our babies (gastro) never had the pressure of the bowel inside of their abdomen. SO when the lungs were growing they were free to do so. Putting the bowel back in puts that pressure on the lungs. Caleigh has always had a very high respiratory rate, 60's-80's resting and for 4 months needed oxygen. I have been told that it is completely normal. Hopefully, once the swelling goes down and the bowel is completely healed inside her little tummy things will get better for Emma's breathing.

    Rooting for Emma daily.

    Holly
    Caleigh's Mommy

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  2. kandiAugust 24, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    it is very normal for them to have to work for air. aden went through the same thing. it just takes time for their little bodies to adjust. it sounds like she's doing well though. i'll be praying for her.

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  3. TravelMommy_85August 24, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    I am keeping Emma is my prayers! I have a baby girl on the way diagnos with gastroscisis. I am watching her blog and her status and just want to thank you for the website and let you know that it helps other parents with the unknown. Keep being strong and Have faith in Emma everyone! God bless your family. My e-mail is cssummit@socket.net if you would like me to add Emma to my prayer list at church.

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  4. dhAugust 24, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    Holly, that info was very helpful. That's exactly what the nurses tell us. Her RESP rate has ranged from the low 20s to the high 50s. She's much happier on O2.

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  5. dhAugust 24, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    Kandi, thanks for the reassurance. She is stable, so we're very thankful.

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