about 1 o'clock and her co2 was 104. Two hours later it was 63. Praise
the Lord! Normal I'd 35 to 45 but we'll take it! She's on sedation so
she's resting well and that is a relief for me to see especially after
she's been struggling to breath recently. Once her numbers get under
control I think the plan is to nail down and treat what is causing the
issue. Most likely it is pulmonary hypertension which is normal in
preemies and treatable although not ideal. We will have more tests run
tomorrow to figure out a little more and I think will talk with
cardiology.
For now, Lydia is at home being loved on by an aunt, great aunt, or
grandmother and Jonathan and Penny and I are resting in the PICU.
Please continue to pray for the last list of requests. Even the co2
one.
we are keeping this precious wee one in our prayers and you as well.....rest when you can.....
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your little Penny ... for God's will to be done in your lives, and for His peace to be evident in your lives.
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Awe sister, my heart is breaking for all that you guys are having to walk through. Good gravy it is so much that you are all dealing with. Want to support you sister where you are...love and prayers are being sent your way.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I've mentioned this before or not, but Becca developed pulmonary hypertension because she was microaspirating on her feeds. We stopped oral feeds and let her learn to suck more and it eventually resolved on its own. Don't know if that is at all helpful, but I thought I'd mention it just in case it helps you guys get to the bottom of this.
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