1 pound, 2 ounces
Micah is now 4 1/2 days old. I can't believe it has already been that long. Sometimes it feels like I am still watching them wheel Olivia away for surgery, seeing her make them stop so I can give her a final hug, and then standing (not in fear, not in anxiety, not in regret for things unsaid) full of love and pride. Love almost overwhelming for my bride of 5 years, 8 months, and 20+ days. A taste of the love I know God has for her. Pride to be married to such a woman. One who for the previous few days (and our whole pregnancy) literally laid down her life for our child to have the best chance. I never thought Micah would die (by God's gift of peace) but I didn't know about Olivia. I don't think she would have hesitated to give her last breathe for our daughter, even in the pain of missing her life.
Monday: Micah and Olivia are both alive.
Tuesday: Micah is exceeding expectations and showing no big surprises. Big hurdles to overcome developmentally, but nothing unexpected thus far. Olivia is off the hardest meds and should be able to see her today. Today is a big day for both girls and will be a challenge. No visitors right now. Olivia's blood pressure is very high from trama and meds, and doesn't want to come down very well. Trying to rest. They say this is going to be the hardest day for Olivia.
Wednesday: We had a good night and are thankful for it. Olivia slept about 5 hours without having to wake. Micah is starting to show us what she needs and so far they are things they can do for her without excessive risk or exceptional long term concerns. She just turned two days old! Today is about rest for Mama and her belly and addressing Micah's issues as they emerge: O2 and CO2 levels in her blood, jaundice, and elevated sodium levels. Other less primary concerns as well. Doctors and nurses have been great. Micah has 1 on 1 care 24/7! Praise to Jesus: Yesterday her blood pressure came back down (just like her Mama's). Micah improved or held her own in all areas of particular concern today.
Thursday: Micah is doing as expected, but doing it well. Olivia is doing well, but her vitals have finally improved. Her abdomen was extremely sore today and yesterday.
Friday: We had a better night last night. They have started Olivia on the meds she will leave with this weekend. Micah had a "great night" and is responding well to her new ventilator. We would spend all day by her side but its too much stimulation for her little system, which prefers the isolation of the womb. I didn't except that, but it really makes sense. her nerves (et al) are so fragile and she gets excited easily, which elevates her blood preasure. Still praying for poop so she can atsrt eating Mama's milk again tonight. We will not check out today and plan to rest and visit Micah.
Friday (cont.) Today was a rough day for Micah, the first of many we have been told to expect. Some things still look good, and she looks healthy, but there are other indicators that she is trying to tell us something is wrong. we were with her today while the doctor and nurses began some testing on her and drew blood for various labs. This afternoon her oxygen levels were very low, it took some work to get them back. Her breathing tube had shifted in her throat 1/16th of an inch due to a change in her head or the tension on the tube. Just seeing how
Monday: Micah and Olivia are both alive.
Tuesday: Micah is exceeding expectations and showing no big surprises. Big hurdles to overcome developmentally, but nothing unexpected thus far. Olivia is off the hardest meds and should be able to see her today. Today is a big day for both girls and will be a challenge. No visitors right now. Olivia's blood pressure is very high from trama and meds, and doesn't want to come down very well. Trying to rest. They say this is going to be the hardest day for Olivia.
Wednesday: We had a good night and are thankful for it. Olivia slept about 5 hours without having to wake. Micah is starting to show us what she needs and so far they are things they can do for her without excessive risk or exceptional long term concerns. She just turned two days old! Today is about rest for Mama and her belly and addressing Micah's issues as they emerge: O2 and CO2 levels in her blood, jaundice, and elevated sodium levels. Other less primary concerns as well. Doctors and nurses have been great. Micah has 1 on 1 care 24/7! Praise to Jesus: Yesterday her blood pressure came back down (just like her Mama's). Micah improved or held her own in all areas of particular concern today.
Thursday: Micah is doing as expected, but doing it well. Olivia is doing well, but her vitals have finally improved. Her abdomen was extremely sore today and yesterday.
Friday: We had a better night last night. They have started Olivia on the meds she will leave with this weekend. Micah had a "great night" and is responding well to her new ventilator. We would spend all day by her side but its too much stimulation for her little system, which prefers the isolation of the womb. I didn't except that, but it really makes sense. her nerves (et al) are so fragile and she gets excited easily, which elevates her blood preasure. Still praying for poop so she can atsrt eating Mama's milk again tonight. We will not check out today and plan to rest and visit Micah.
Friday (cont.) Today was a rough day for Micah, the first of many we have been told to expect. Some things still look good, and she looks healthy, but there are other indicators that she is trying to tell us something is wrong. we were with her today while the doctor and nurses began some testing on her and drew blood for various labs. This afternoon her oxygen levels were very low, it took some work to get them back. Her breathing tube had shifted in her throat 1/16th of an inch due to a change in her head or the tension on the tube. Just seeing how
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