Outbreak
We got another call early this morning from the doctor. Abby has developed the NEC infection as well. She got exactly the same symptoms of apnea and belly soreness that Josh had last night, and they gave her the same treatment by putting her on the ventilator, giving her antibiotics, and giving nutrition through the IV only instead of milk. This will let them rest and help their bodies focus on fighting the infection. The treatment lasts for at least 7 to 10 days if not more, so this will be a long road for us.
Both Abby and Josh are under very close observation with X-rays and blood tests taken frequently. So far Josh has held steady and then started to improve a bit over the past 24 hours, so we are relieved by that. They caught Abby very early, and she is looking a bit stronger than Josh did at the same point yesterday. The next 24 hours for Josh and 48 hours for Abby will be very important because most holes in the tissue of the intestine occur within the first couple of days if they are going to happen. Tissue death is the thing that we definitely don't want them to have, because that leads to surgeries and other long-term complications.
Obviously we are very scared and concerned for the health of our children. We began asking many questions to the doctors and nurses. We had them take precautions to protect Elizabeth. They moved her to a different room and ran tests on her as well. Her first X-ray was suspicious but inconclusive. She has not developed any symptoms yet, but they will give her antibiotics and take away her milk also for the next couple of days. Hopefully she won't develop any breathing problems or need a ventilator and won't develop the same infection in her belly.
Please pray for the health of all three of our children. We want them to have steady improvemnt over the next week and beyond. There is hope for a good outcome and a full recovery, and we pray that God would give them that. This is a very serious condition, though, and a lot of damage could still occur.
Also pray for our peace of mind. This is a very stressful time. We have tried to ask questions and make decisions that will be the best for the kids. We are very worried for them. It is hard emotionally to keep going without becoming weary.
Thanks, Janie, for letting us stay at your place while we are in Indy and for being such a good friend.
Both Abby and Josh are under very close observation with X-rays and blood tests taken frequently. So far Josh has held steady and then started to improve a bit over the past 24 hours, so we are relieved by that. They caught Abby very early, and she is looking a bit stronger than Josh did at the same point yesterday. The next 24 hours for Josh and 48 hours for Abby will be very important because most holes in the tissue of the intestine occur within the first couple of days if they are going to happen. Tissue death is the thing that we definitely don't want them to have, because that leads to surgeries and other long-term complications.
Obviously we are very scared and concerned for the health of our children. We began asking many questions to the doctors and nurses. We had them take precautions to protect Elizabeth. They moved her to a different room and ran tests on her as well. Her first X-ray was suspicious but inconclusive. She has not developed any symptoms yet, but they will give her antibiotics and take away her milk also for the next couple of days. Hopefully she won't develop any breathing problems or need a ventilator and won't develop the same infection in her belly.
Please pray for the health of all three of our children. We want them to have steady improvemnt over the next week and beyond. There is hope for a good outcome and a full recovery, and we pray that God would give them that. This is a very serious condition, though, and a lot of damage could still occur.
Also pray for our peace of mind. This is a very stressful time. We have tried to ask questions and make decisions that will be the best for the kids. We are very worried for them. It is hard emotionally to keep going without becoming weary.
Thanks, Janie, for letting us stay at your place while we are in Indy and for being such a good friend.
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