Olivia had a very long day today with all of her tests and x-rays. She was so tuckered out tonight that I don’t think she even knew we were there. We were unable to hold her because she had to have another blood transfusion. We used to get pretty upset when she had a transfusion, but after 10+ transfusions we almost consider it a good thing. She has been borderline anemic for awhile now and today her hematocrit numbers were finally low enough for a transfusion. The extra red blood cells should help carry the oxygen through the body thus helping her stay more saturated. Because of the transfusion and the fact that she was extremely tired, we didn’t get to spend too much time with her tonight.
Her blood work did not show any sign of an infection, so they’ve pretty much ruled that out. They also did a sonogram to look for a pocket of fluid that usually occurs with an infection. They did not find any and are now thinking it is most likely a fracture. How she got the fracture? We don’t know. We have not heard the results from the full body x-ray that was done. The bone doctor (is there an official name for bone doctor?) has not read the x-rays yet. We should know more tomorrow. Even with all of her tests today, she is doing fantastic on the nasal cannula. If they turned her oxygen down any lower, they would just have to shut it off. She is saturating beautifully. She is beautiful. . .all 3 lbs 11 ¾ oz of her!!
Her blood work did not show any sign of an infection, so they’ve pretty much ruled that out. They also did a sonogram to look for a pocket of fluid that usually occurs with an infection. They did not find any and are now thinking it is most likely a fracture. How she got the fracture? We don’t know. We have not heard the results from the full body x-ray that was done. The bone doctor (is there an official name for bone doctor?) has not read the x-rays yet. We should know more tomorrow. Even with all of her tests today, she is doing fantastic on the nasal cannula. If they turned her oxygen down any lower, they would just have to shut it off. She is saturating beautifully. She is beautiful. . .all 3 lbs 11 ¾ oz of her!!
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the
darkness because it shows me the stars.”
- Og Mandino
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7 comments:
I will say an extra prayer for Olivia tonight. I hope that you both are hanging in there as well. I know that it is so difficult to watch your baby endure all the tests, tranfusions, A's and B's etc that happen in the NICU, but she is slowly but surely getting closer to coming home to you.
I used to wonder if you two could "hang in there". I don't wonder that anymore. Whatever happens will be for God's Glory, and your future rewards. Mary and Ed
Way to go Olivia! I knew that through everything, she would be the one to make it through! She is the most amazing little girl I have read about! She is so extraordinary in the fact that she has taken everything so well. It's just incredible everything that Livi and Ryan and Jodi have to go through. I'm sure everyone can see where she is getting her strength from.
It's so awesome knowing that Livi has parents like Ryan and Jodi. She couldn't be more taken care of in their hands. I'm sure that's one of the reason's that Livi is with them today. Jodi and Ryan, it's because of your strength and faithfulness that God has put you to the ultimate test. He believes in you and so do all the rest of us that love you, care about you, and read this blog. All of these things have happened to you because we all believe in you and your daughter.
You are in my thoughts and prayers always. Even when Livi turns 25, she will be thought of more often than now.
I Love you all so much and pray that the eye exams go well tomorrow.
Love you all,
Stay Strong,
Shea♥
KEEP IT UP OLIVIA!!!
LOVE YOU SoOoOoOoOoO MUCH!!!!♥
She looks so cute all snuggled up in her blanket! Can't wait to meet her! (in a space suit completely wiped down with antibacterial wipes!) :-)
Kerry
She looks so cute all snuggled up in her blanket! Can't wait to meet her! (in a space suit completely wiped down with antibacterial wipes!) :-)
Kerry
Weird. It posted my comment twice.
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