We spoke with the Dr this morning regarding several questions we had, just wanted to share with you where we are today.
They did a round of medicine to treat the PDA in her heart yesterday and will do 2 more today. The Dr doesn't expect them to work because they tend to only work in younger babies. However he did say that Bella continues to prove him wrong every time so he would not be surprised if she does the same here :) However unfortunately if they do not work then she will have to have surgery this week. It is a very common procedure for preemies so we aren't going to freak out, just yet... The Dr said we would discuss further after he was sure the medicines weren't going to work.
He feels adamently that Bella does not or did not have NEC. Nothing is showing in her blood work or clinically to prove infection. The xray that has been referred to could have been gastitis or from constipation. She will discontinue antibiotics today and resume her feeds. As a Mother (obviously no medical expert) I would prefer a more conservative approach and would like full treatment for it just incase but everyone is telling me that I am freaking out for no reason. I hope that they are right. They explained that we have to be careful with antibiotics so that she does not build an immunity for future needs and that not eatting for a full week will be detremental to her recovery. I am going to turn this one over to the Big Man and have faith he is giving the guidance that everyone needs.
She had another eye exam today and everything is showing normal for her age thus far. We asked about another head ultrasound. He says that since all of hers have showed no brain bleeds thus far they will do one more before discharge just to make sure but he does not expect there to be any changes. These are both HUGE blessings for Bella and her future.
She is doing very well on the ventilator, remaining in the 50's-60's on oxygen, 30 rate and sats in 80's and 90's. She could be close to going back on CPAP but she will need to remain on the ventilator if she has the PDA surgery so no talk of excabation right now.
That is all for now...Prayers for the medicines to work today and close that PDA for good would be most appreciated. We thank you all again for your continued support, would not be this far without the prayers we are certain!
Much love to all
Telisha
"So that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power."
I Corinthians 2:5
Bella,
ReplyDeleteWe have faith that you will continue to fight and grow... we love you :)
Telisha & Chris,
You are in my thoughts and in my heart... Bella is such a cutie and a real fighter, I know that you all will get through this and be together at home soon. I am very happy to hear that Bella has had no bleeds and her vision is good. I hope that the meds will take care of the PDA. If there needs to be surgery, let me know and I'll send you healing thoughts all that day and night.
Love,
Stacy and the kids
Thank you guys for sharing the beautiful pictures of Bella. She is so beautiful and such a miracle in and of herself. May the Heavenly Father reach into her body and heal everything that needs to be healed. May he Guide the hands that work with Bella daily in her care.We pray he rids her body of the PDA if this is the case. We thank you heavenly father for watching over Bella and holding her ever so tight to you as you see her thru this journey you have laid before her and her family. We pray heavenly father that you continue to hold this family in your ever so strong and most powerful hands and give to them the comfort they need, the strenth they need and your forever love abides with them as they travel this path . Hold them Father in your arms when the times become difficult and give them the faith to know you are there with them , at home , on the road, at the hospital and as they lay their heads down to rest.We praise you father for ensuring no bleeds and her sight stays perfect. We are so thankful for each daily miracle you perform and allow us to witness thru Bella. May the angels continue to wrap their beautiful wings around Bella and her family. May the Cobb family family feel your presence each and everyday and keep them ever so strong as is their love for you heavenly Father. Whatever your plans father we are so grateful for witnessing them each day as you allow us to. God Bless the little children and God Bless Bella, her family, the Dr and nurses and all whom you allow to have a hand in Bella's care.AMEN
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