Day 6 of Life - UPDATE

There are a couple of issues affecting Sha right now. First of all, he has developed another pulmonary hemorrhage. His oxygen requirements have been increased to 40% oxygen. As we know from earlier this week, with the pulmonary hemorrhage, concern of a brain bleed (IVH) increases. This is Ma's main focus right now. A head ultrasound has been scheduled for Monday to investigate Sha's brain. This also means that the rest of the weekend is going to be very stressful, especially for Ma and Pa.

The second issue affecting Sha is that he has developed a large patent ductus arteriousus (or PDA). As a fetus, Sha didn't need his blood to flow through his lungs, as he was inside his mom and oxygen is provided through the placenta. In his heart, there was an opening, called a ductus arteriosus, which allowed his blood to bypass his lungs. All babies have this while in the womb. Usually, the ductus will close on its own after birth. However, Sha's hasn't closed and this is called a patent ductus arteriosus. The docs will likely now give him a drug, called Indomethacin, which usually helps to close the PDA. Sometimes the drug isn't successful and surgery would be required.

At this time, all we can do is wait, pray and think positive, supporting thoughts. Thank you all for your continued love and support. I will update you as soon as I know more.