Day 15 of Life - July 3rd
Sha has now reached 28 weeks gestational age. In some ways, the last 2 weeks have seemed like months, but in the same sense, it's so hard to believe that he's already 27 weeks. Such a precious little one.
The staff have started Sha on antibiotics (Vancomycin and Cephotaxime), but all of his test are coming back negative for infection. However, his platelets are low, so they are giving him a transfusion of platelets only. This can be a sign of infection, but he is acting normally.
They won't be starting him on Indomethacin for his PDA at this point, since it will be counterproductive to the platelets that they are giving him. His PDA is not causing any major difficulties at this point (ie. blood pressure), so they will continue to wait and see if it closes on its own.
His flow rate went up to 25 again through the night, but is now back down to 22. Otherwise, the little one is doing well. A head ultrasound will be scheduled for this week and hopefully, we'll get the answers that we're looking for.
Ma and Pa have gone into see the little one. Hopefully his nurse will let Pa hold him today.
Everyone keeps asking Ma what they can do for this new family. She has asked me to let everyone know that she really appreciates all of the offers of support. However, not much can be done at this time, so if you really wish to do something, Ma recommends giving blood (as Sha has received 2 complete transfusions and 1 platelet infusion). There are also NICU wristbands for sale ($4 each), with the proceeds going to the Parents Supporting Parents Group. This group is run by parents of "graduates" of the NICU (babies that have been discharged) and is a support for parents with babies currently in the NICU. As you can imagine, this is an overwhelming and difficult time for any parent and this group seeks to educate and offer emotional support to families that may not have other sources. So, if any of you are interested in purchasing bracelets, please let me know (babyshabooblah@hotmail.com). Thanks once again for all of your love and support...although I'll try not to say this EVERYDAY!!!
The staff have started Sha on antibiotics (Vancomycin and Cephotaxime), but all of his test are coming back negative for infection. However, his platelets are low, so they are giving him a transfusion of platelets only. This can be a sign of infection, but he is acting normally.
They won't be starting him on Indomethacin for his PDA at this point, since it will be counterproductive to the platelets that they are giving him. His PDA is not causing any major difficulties at this point (ie. blood pressure), so they will continue to wait and see if it closes on its own.
His flow rate went up to 25 again through the night, but is now back down to 22. Otherwise, the little one is doing well. A head ultrasound will be scheduled for this week and hopefully, we'll get the answers that we're looking for.
Ma and Pa have gone into see the little one. Hopefully his nurse will let Pa hold him today.
Everyone keeps asking Ma what they can do for this new family. She has asked me to let everyone know that she really appreciates all of the offers of support. However, not much can be done at this time, so if you really wish to do something, Ma recommends giving blood (as Sha has received 2 complete transfusions and 1 platelet infusion). There are also NICU wristbands for sale ($4 each), with the proceeds going to the Parents Supporting Parents Group. This group is run by parents of "graduates" of the NICU (babies that have been discharged) and is a support for parents with babies currently in the NICU. As you can imagine, this is an overwhelming and difficult time for any parent and this group seeks to educate and offer emotional support to families that may not have other sources. So, if any of you are interested in purchasing bracelets, please let me know (babyshabooblah@hotmail.com). Thanks once again for all of your love and support...although I'll try not to say this EVERYDAY!!!
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