Happy Birthday, Pumpkin- you're six days old today!
We're still just hanging out, waiting for her oxygen saturation levels to reach a point where she can sustain them on her own. Yesterday afternoon, after a few hours of weaning, she was still unable to maintain a healthy level for more than a few minutes on her own. When they tried again last night, she was able to stay off the oxygen for about six hours! Unfortunately, though, it didn't last and she had to go back on. We tried again this morning and she lasted an hour or so before needing the extra help.
The good news is, when Sydney's on the O2 she's receiving the smallest possible amount through a tube. We were visited this morning by a friend from church (who also happens to be a pediatric resident here). He reminded us that even though we see every tiny occurance and they seem like setbacks, her overall progress is positive and we should be encouraged by that.
Thanks for the continued calls, texts, emails, facebook messages, and above all- Prayers! We know that God is answering and we're praising Him for that!
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteMy family is praying for you. You don't know me, but I am a friend of David and Diana Wike. David performed my wedding ceremony, actually. My little boy was born premature 5 years ago, and my husband and I spent 97 long days visiting him in the hospital. Although I can't know exactly how you are feeling, I can certainly relate.
Here is a prayer for you today:
Heavenly Father, God bless this special family and especially little Sydney. Give them peace, give them confort, give them rest. Be with the doctors and nurses. Give them patience and wisdom. God bless all three tonight. Thank you for your grace, your peace, your power, your majesty.
Amen.
May God bless your family,
Merritt, Steven, and Sam Pace
Jess and Rob,
ReplyDeleteKnow that Jim and Kaitlyn and I are praying for all of you guys. Praying for quick healing, rest, and complete trust. Blessings, friend.
Pam