Good news, no surgery. For a while at least. After the echo on Monday and the cardiology conference on Wednesday it was decided that she is doing well enough that they don't need to intervene. Also, they are a bit worried that if they did close the ductus they would have to go back in to fix her small pulmonary artery. So, were hoping she can pack on the pounds and then they'll take care of the av canal defect, the ductus, and the small pulmonary artery all in one surgery. They told us something that we were happy to hear and that is that there is nothing going on with her heart right now that is keeping her from going home. We just need her to meet those goals that I talked about in an earlier post.
Needless to say, we are a bit relieved. She is currently on an antiobotic because after she was sedated she started having trouble with her breathing. Apparently she is showing symptoms that are pretty similar to those of an infection so they put her on the meds foe precautionary reasons. Our NP did tell me that the symptoms are also very common in most babies that have been sedated. She is definitely doing better and we know that because yesterday she let out some pretty good screams. We were glad to hear them. Her fiestiness is coming back! Hip hip hooray!!
Quick note: we just found out that it's official. She has gained 1 pound. Kaelyn now tips the scales at 2 lbs 12 oz.
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All really good stuff and we couldn't be happier.Gaining wait,maintaining her heart function,fighting infection ... your on your way sweet Kaelyn,your on your way!
All good news today. Thanks make me smile:) for Kaelyn.
What a BIG GIRL ;-) Great post!
She is getting big! GO baby GO!
So happy to hear she doesn't have to have surgery so soon...and that she will have time to pack on the pounds...she is ONE little fiesty girl...Go Kaelyn, GO!
That is awesome!!! The boys can't wait for her to come home :) Keep on growin they say Kaelyn...Carson said she needs to make sure she eats healthy or she will stay little forever (that is what we say to hime :) )
Wahoo, such a big girl. That would be so nice if they could do it all in one surgery. Jax did great heart wise when he was born. Went home with no heart meds and no surgery.
Whoo hoo! No surgery! How awesome! She is one big, fat girl, huh?? Keep growin' big girl! You are well on your way!!!!!!! I am soooo proud of you!
um .. spell check and preview would be nice for me to utilize .. wait or weight.. you got the idea I am sure!!!
Oh this is good news all around. We'll continue to pray for you sweet Kaelyn.
I'm so glad that she doesn't have to have surgery yet. And yay for the pound! Isn't it crazy how excited you get over a few ounces let alone a pound in the NICU? I remember those days all too well. I'll continue to keep sweet little Kaeyln in my prayers.
Just recently found your blog and am keeping Kaelyn in my thoughts. It's great that she gained a pound! That progress is wonderful. Looking forward to reading more as she grows bigger & stronger :)
So exciting about the weight gain and being able to hold off on the surgery. Keep it up Kaelyn!
I'm glad it's all good news. Wonderful about the weight gain. She is definitely feisty. WTG Kaelyn.
Good news is always my favorite! :D
Grow Kaelyn, Grow!
Praying for you guys!
What a big girl Kaelyn is!!
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