Blood Transfusions, Blood Gas and Ventilators.. oh my!

The girls had another good day yesterday. Brooklynn’s day was fairly busy. Her morning Blood Gas showed that she had a higher than normal CO2 level, so she got a new ventilator machine. The upside is that everyone feels this type is a bit easier on her little lungs since it gives a continuous flow of oxygen rather than opening and closing her lungs for each breath. She also got a transfusion of blood.  Her Blood Gas last night showed a greatly improved level of CO2.  Kambry didn’t have much going on so she just spent the day resting, feeding and growing. All the things we want them to be doing right now 🙂

Since all of the lines have been removed from their belly buttons, both girls got some tummy time and they loved it!

Brooklynn getting tummy time
Kambry getting tummy time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their neonatologist this week is focused on growing and getting some nutrients in Kambry that she has been missing.  Her color has improved so much over the past few days simply from her blood transfusion and being able to start getting those nutrients. She is much more pink like her sister now. His main focus is on infection control. He has been very strict on us as well as all of the staff to follow very stringent hygiene practices.

So, our specific prayer requests right now are that both girls continue to tolerate feedings well, to be able to increase size and frequency of feedings and to ward off any infections from the vent, the PICC lines, and any germs that we bring into the NICU.

Thank you again for your prayers and for following our journey!! We love you all!

 

3 Replies to “Blood Transfusions, Blood Gas and Ventilators.. oh my!”

  1. Thank you for taking the time to update us. We are praying everyday for these babies, and of course you know if we can do anything we are a phone call away. We love you!
    Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God.

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