It was a busy night at the hospital tonight. They are short-staffed, so all the nurses were really happy to see me.
I fed three babies and held a fourth. One of the babies was born 3 months ago at 26-27 weeks -- about as early as they can survive. He's having trouble breathing and is still on oxygen. He scared us all at one point holding his breath and making all the alarms sound. He's also been constipated for the past five days (!) and finally had a good bowel movement after a suppository.
Another little girl is getting a chemotherapy agent to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV). It's a common virus that's part of the herpes family of viruses, but in premature infants, it can cause all sorts of problems, including hearing, vision and neurological problems. Poor little thing. She's obviously going through a very tough treatment.
The second little girl I fed was born without any opening for urine or poop to come out. So strange...she currently has an ostomy and a catheter of sorts to allow the waste to get out of her body. I don't know what the doctors will do long-term for her.
So keep these little ones in your prayers.
2 comments:
Wow, you do see amazing things that these innocent little ones go through. What a blessing that you can share your love with them. You are amazing, sweetheart!
Love, M
Wow, I remember all those premies when Colin was briefly in the NICU - he looked bloated with health and vigor compared to them - I felt so sad for them, fighting to stay alive, when they all should still be tucked in the safety of their mommy's wombs. I know you make a difference helping to care and love them.
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