Today we didn't get to see Brianna I had 2 Dr's appts today that totally wiped me out and I was too exhausted to make the drive. My brother Shawn (aka Milk Man) just left the house to bring up the breastmilk I have pumped so she doesn't need to have formula tonight. On days I'm too tired he makes the trip just to bring up the goods and have a quick visit with Brianna. I'm so thankful he does that for me. Brian and I go up and see Brianna almost every day but some days I'm just too wiped out to make the trip. I did find out today one reason why I'm still so tired and lacking energy my sugar levels are still not down to where they should be not high enough to need insulin but enough to go on a pill to keep my sugar level down. Normally Gestational Diabetes goes away after birth but they are thinking due to massive trauma my body went through its going to take a little bit longer. Hopefully I'll feel better soon.
Brianna is doing great today. Her chest x-ray was completely clear and her lungs sound great. The team of doctors have no concerns for her other than getting her off the vent. She is on no IV's and no meds. She just has her feeding tube and right now her breathing tube. The doctor is thinking that her lungs might be swollen from when she had the fluid trapped and needed the chest tube after birth so what they are going to do is treat her for 3 days with steriods before trying to remove the ventilator again. I can't wait to go up and see her tomorrow!
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Hi Mel, I am thinking of you and hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh Mel - those pictures are so precious - brings back lots of memories for me. I love reading your updates and seeing that things are going as they should. I'm back from vacation - please let me know if there's anything I can do for you guys. Please don't beat yourself up if you can't get up to the ICN - you have to take care of yourself as well as Brianna and you are doing a GREAT job in both respects. Big hugs and prayers coming your way. I don't think I'll be down that way again this week but I will let you knwo if I am going to the office.
ReplyDeleteMel and Brian,
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for Brianna everyday since Nancy included us in a prayer request. I am happy to read about the progress she has made. She sounds like a real fighter. My prayers will continue to include Brianna and your family.
Sue and Terry Mullins
Just checking in for an update - I know you are busy!
ReplyDeleteMegan