First, some pictures. :-)
Ok, Kimberly gave me lots of information to pass on to everyone, so here goes:
-Ava will have to remain in the NICU for 2-3 weeks, her size and regulating her own temperature will keep her in the hospital.
-Even though she was born at 36 weeks, they say she's a 34-week baby developmentally (lungs and all)
-Her lungs are still a little wet, so they are giving her antibiotics through her IV to prevent pneumonia
-If she does well tonight and tomorrow, finishes her antibiotics, and doesn't show signs of infection, they will take her off the IV tomorrow (YAY!!). Kurt is especially eager to get rid of the IV. They had to move her IV to her head (poor girl!).
-She is breathing a little better, and they hope to take her off the oxygen by the end of the week, as long as she doesn't get an infection. She still works hard to breathe, though.
-She still has the feeding tube in, and will continue to until her respirations slow down so she can bottle and/or breastfeed again. They think Kimberly can nurse her again in the middle of the week. I know Kimberly is looking forward to that.
-When they take out her IV, they expect her to lose a little weight.
-Her jaundice is better, but they are keeping the light on in order to get her levels down do a really good number, so that if she goes back up a little they won't have to put the light back on.
-In order to go home, Ava has to take all of her feedings by bottle (or breast, we're not sure how much she'll be able to nurse, but they are able to use Kimberly's milk) and regulate her own temperature in the crib.
Kimberly asked everyone to pray that Ava's breathing continues to get better and she will not get an infection so the IV and oxygen tubes can be removed soon. Pray also for Kimberly and Kurt as they deal with all the stress of being new parents and having Ava in NICU.
5 comments:
Hello-
We are praying for you Kimberly, Kurt, and Baby Ava. This precious miracle is being lifted up in our prayers. May GOd sustain each of you with strength and comfort during these next few weeks. May Ava's tiny body ba able to grow and develope quickly. May God guide each of you to be the loving parents He would have you be and teach Ava about the love the Lord has for her. May you each be blessed and may others seek the Lord after seeing your examples of faith in HIM!
Kimberly, Kurt and Ava,
I just wanted to say congratulations! I'm praying for you all. She is so beautiful!
Love, Marrietta
We are definitely keeping you in our prayers!!
Hi Ava-
I am praying for you! You look so tiny and sweet. I pray you get your tubes out soon. That way your Mommy and Daddy can love on you even more!
Emily
So glad to hear you went home!! I know this isn't a comment about that blog but I wanted to say how sweet the pictures are. I'm so glad you were able to get some with you and Kurt and precious Ava. Can't wait to see you!
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