We have some updates, and they are almost all positive!
1) Scarlett's heart rate has not escalated again since Sunday night. The doctor explained how the EKG showed that it is not truly SVT, but clinically it presented itself that way because she responded to the tricks that are supposed to bring you out of it. Now the medicine seems to be working because her heart rate seems to be slightly lower than typical (my observation, not the medical staff's) and she has not had a tachycardic event.
They ran a couple labs (CBC and CRP) and don't believe there is an infection.
Her electrolytes are very out of whack but they don't think any individual level was off enough to cause it. They are trying to give her supplements and lasix to get her back to normal levels. Personally this is a concern of mine but when I brought it up at rounds the doc said that he had already discussed the situation with another doc and were moving forward with this plan. This evening we felt she was a little more bloated even though this was a lasix day. I am trying not to worry too much because they measure their diapers every 3 hours to keep track of their outputs.
2) Grayson moved to a crib Monday! His temp has held up so it is unlikely he will go back to the isolette.
3) Santa visited today! He ended up being the first person to hold them together! That part was a little bittersweet for Trish because she wanted to be the first, but it made a precious picture. Thanks to Aunt Valerie for the cute "First Christmas" outfits!
4) Scarlett spent most of the day with her oxygen level at 21%! Here is a picture of her proving the 21% and that her oxygen level was measuring 100! This picture also shows half of our "home" for the past 7.5 weeks.
5) Both kids weighed over 4 pounds today!!! Grayson registered just above the 4 pound mark. Scarlett was 4 pounds 2 ounces but has had a couple days of large gains so she may be retaining some water.
6) Although she wasn't the first, Trish DID get to hold both babies together this evening!
I am not sure why this picture is turning 90 degrees when I upload it but its 1:30 AM and my eyesight is getting blury, so I am done.
Let's just say Trish is the first to hold both of her babies! Mommies always come first!
ReplyDeleteThe twins look adorable in their little onesies! Just the sweetest. Love the smile on Trish's face.
I love the pic of Trish and 2 sweet babies and love their outfits! What a beautiful picture and LOVE the smile on her face - that's Christmas joy!
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to God!!!!
As we celebrate Christmas, we thank you God for the miracle of your Son and the miracles of Scarlett and Grayson. Your goodness knows no bound and our gratitude can never match your generous love. Both babies in a crib; no more tachycardia, reaching the 4 lb mark, and Trisha holding both her beautiful children. Who could ask for better gifts this Christmas! Mary, our Mother, you endured the hardships of the stable with nothing more than the breath of the animals to warm your baby. Trisha and Tim have endured so many mental and emotional struggles with unwavering faith in God. Please intercede with your Son on their behalf asking Him to bless them both with strength, peace, rest, and continuing joy in the progress of Scarlett and Grayson.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Trish and Tim. As always you are in my thoughts and prayers and I will be praying for all of you at Mass on Christmas Day.
Eh...santa may have been "first" but Trish held them together in her belly for months and they won't remember Santa, but they will ALWAYS remember snuggling with their mom.
ReplyDeleteSo glad things have calmed down--hope they can get her levels all sorted out soon. Merry Christmas Eve...hope all is calm, all is bright the next couple of days.
Trish, You are the Mommy, and Mommy still tops Santa. The twins are getting to look nice and plump! Love to you and Merry Christmas, Aunt Gina
ReplyDeleteGood news Tim! Love your updates and the constant proof in Scarlet and Grayson that miracles are working in both of them. Bless you all and hugs!
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