Quick and good update: We were present for the 'rounds' that the doctors make throughout the morning, where 10 doctors collectively assess each infant in the NICU and determine the proper plan for the day. We learned that the attendee doctor thought Sophia was ready to come off the conventional ventilator! Although it's possible that she may have to return to it, the doctors all agreed that Sohpia's lungs and blood gases all reflected her readiness to breathe without a ventilator. They hope to extubate her today and put in its place an air nasal canula. How happy this made us! (including Sophia...)
The doctors shed much more light on her case, including that optimistically Sophia has at least another week to spend in the hospital. The general rule of thumb, as we learned today, is for doctors to monitor an infant for stability in every aspect for a period of 5 days before they release the baby to go home. We're trying to wean her off the fentynol more aggressively, so she's on 1.7 micrograms per hour right now, as opposed to 2 (just nod your head and smile like I do when the doctors try to explain all this... :)
So please pray that she shows more signs of improvement and stability once she is extubated. We can't wait to bring her home!
Still praying for you two and your precious little one. Can't wait for the day you finally bring her home!!
ReplyDeleteSophia is beautiful. Loved the video! You are all in our thoughts and prayers daily! Hope you get to bring her home soon! God bless!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO!!! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
ReplyDeleteThe McCarty's
GOD IS SO GOOD ALL THE TIME. WATCHING THE VIDEO CONSTANT. GOD IS A MIRACLE WORKING GOD. HE NEVER LEAVES US OR FORSAKE US. HE IS ON YOUR SIDE,AND ALWAYS ON TIME.
ReplyDeleteAw this is great news! Constantly thinking and praying for the three of you. <3 Crystal
ReplyDeleteFOR STARTERS WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL!!!
ReplyDeleteLee & Tim you guyz hang in there!!
God I thank you that even now baby Sophia is showing major signs of improvement! I speak PEACE to this family in Jesus Name. God I thank you that it is your will for Sophia to walk in complete WHOLENESS nothing missing nothing lacking!! Lord I thank you for guiding the doctors and giving them complete wisdom in every decision being made, that is in the best interest of baby Sophia, as well as mom and dad!
I thank you for blessing my friends with a beautiful baby girl who will get to come home SOON!! In Jesus Name, AMEN!!!
Still praying for you guyz love yall!!
-Aunt Lee-
Very encouraging news! Praying for Sophia, for her continued progress. Can't wait to see the next update after this very encouraging one. We pray for the Lord to bless all of you. Love, Ms. Julie
ReplyDeleteTim Haleigh and the precious god given gift Sophia
ReplyDeletewe have been in constant prayer pleading the
holy spirit to intervene through the precious blood of
Jesus Christ we give thanks to each and every miracle
alreday granted you guys are great lovin parents naturally
graced by God we have been with through all the trauma,
worries,and concerns and are witnesses of the miracles
I love you guys give Sophia an Aunt Bala- BeBe kiss for hello
melissa isn't this awesome to be blessed to expreince life
on this side as a grandmother Tim thanks so much for keeping us
informed Haleigh you are a terrific call upon the strenghth of our
precious lord and saviour I willcall you guys and want full details
again in 3 months when you begin to fall into a start of a routine
GeGe and all our saints before her are hovering around you guys
she would be so proud i love you all prayerfully submitted
BeBe
all