Monday, May 19, 2008
5/19/08
Well today was another good day for Lex in the long run.. Let's do bad news first. Lexey is getting white blood cells as well as the red to help her fight the infection. They nurse told Kim earlier that they may put in another PIC line in Lexey's other arm, but we will know more later. Well maybe that it all the bad news! The doctor removed one line from her tummy that would take constant readings of her blood pressure. Now they put a minicuff on her foot every once and awhile to check it. She likes to suck on her fingers and it is so cute!! The nurses have been laying her on her stomach as it appears to be comfortable and they are always watching so there is no fear of suffocation. The nurse told Kim this morning, that it puts her in a more fetal position which relaxes her. On Wednesday the doctor is going to do an ultrasound of Lexey's tummy to see if she has any blood clots. They did one earlier on her head to check her brain. Kim and I got to see them weigh her tonight. She weighs 735 grams (roughly 1 lb 10oz). Oh and her blood sugar is better too. Tonight Lexey opened her eyes and looked at us, I have never been so excited. She smiled (well probably not but I am going to say that). She is just the cutest thing!
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Brian and Kim, I just read all the entries in your blog. Wow, you guys have been through a lot. It sure takes me back to when Lisa was born. It's amazing that there is life in that little body. I'll have to scan some of Lisa's hospital pictures and send you. It sounds like she is quite a fighter. Bless her little heart. She is darling. Every minute, every hour, every day makes such a difference to her now. Trust the doctors, trust the Lord and know that we are all praying for all of you. I will continue to keep tabs through your blog, but please email me if you want to "talk". My email address is: sue.duncan@hsc.utah.edu. Love to all of you...Sue (Lisa's Mom)
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