Well, they gave Chloe a chance to show us that she doesn't have an obstruction or narrowing. She gave a valiant effort but just couldn't do it.
They took her off milk again on Friday night and started her on some steroids Saturday. The hope is that the steroids improve her lungs enough to take her off the oscillator. Once she's off the oscillator and stable enough for transport she will be moved to Dayton Children's Hospital. We think that may happen Monday evening. There they will use pressure to move some fluid through her intestines backward (ie. from the rear) in an attempt to locate an obstruction or narrowing. Hopefully, it's something as simple as a bit of meconium blockage that is removed/corrected with the procedure. If it's a blockage created by scar tissue (from her original rupture) then they'll need to do surgery to remove the section of blocked intestine. I trust you can guess which one we're hoping and praying for.
As we're preparing for this move we saw our first commercial for Dayton Children's Hospital. The commercial began with the name "Layla" scripted on the screen and then shows a baby and her mother. The mother spoke emotionally about how Layla was born very early and spend 101 days in the NICU. If it weren't for the amazing care they offered and the fact that surgeons were on hand and prepared to give Layla the care she needed she wouldn't be here today. Weird, huh? It almost seemed like a sign for us to feel good about this move...
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That message was a sure one from God Cynthia. He does speak to us in his own way. Our prayers, thoughts and love are with you and Chloe.
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Absolutely a sign from above! I've had too many of those in my life to ever ignore them, trust its HIM and he's sending comfort to you :) We'll keep on praying til your lil one is home safe, we're not giving up! :)-Tracy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sign. Will continue to pray for your entire family. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteChloe will continue to be in great hands! No matter what the tests say, Chloe is so strong and has such a strong community of faith behind her, I truly believe she can handle it! I love you guys. I wish I was there... Sending hugs, kisses, and many more prayers.
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wow! that's an amazing sign!! what a cool story!
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