Audra's tests yesterday all went well - echo, EKG and chest x-ray. Her cardio function all looks good. The unexpected news is that Audra's right diaphragm has regained function. Such good news.
Two things are now keeping us here. The first one is her feeds. Audra has been struggling to keep them down and is not gaining weight. We are working on this as well as getting her to take the bottle again. She wants little to do with it. We have to get her back to drinking fortified milk (we took her off to see if things clear up) and regularly keep it down.
The second thing -that is a new development- is her higher blood pressure. It has been borderline high and they are finally deciding to give her some medicine to lower it. They have to monitor her blood pressure frequently as she starts getting the medicine and for a few more days. So it looks like we will be here until Thursday or Friday at the earliest.
Audra has been generally happy other than when she is getting messed with. She is quick with a smile and loves going on stroller rides. Even after she pukes on you she will give you a huge smile that melts your heart. She isn't connected to any machines or anything so we are free to take her around. She may join her sister for a short time at the Game Day Experience, which is the playground our older daughter loves so much. We shall see how the afternoon goes.
Happy to hear that her diagphragm regained function! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers that her blood pressure and feeds get straightened out soon so you all can get home! <3
ReplyDeleteBummer you didnt get home for the 4th...but probably for the better you were there - we had a crazy hail storm roll through this evening! Hope all is well and praying for a release before the weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe love you 4! xoxo