Thursday, July 21, 2011

Bilateral grade 1 brain bleed...thank God for Grace 7/20/2011

7/17/2011 5 lb 0.5 oz
7/18/2011 5 lb 1.5 oz
7/19/2011 5 lb 1.5 oz
7/20/2011 5 lb 5.8 oz 

We found out today that Aliyah had bleeding in her brain.  The good news is it is grade one.  The medical staff said this happens to most 24 week preme's.  Grade one bleeds usually correct themselves.  It showed up in the ultrasound for the first time on Tuesday.  This is just another example of how much we depend on God's grace.  God is faithful and he covers us with his grace and mercy every day.  Aliyah has had very few complications through her short life.  This incident reminds me about how bad it may have been.  I'm so thankful!

I held Aliyah again today. She was her usually self.  Moving around a lot :).  Christal attempted to feed her by bottle at 6:00 p.m. (3rd feeding) but she could only muster 6 of 46 mL.  She was chocking on it a lot, so they put the rest in the feeding tube.  She did suck the pacifier for me though!  She was also very attentive during the visit.  

I'll try to go by there again today.  I will be in class Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon.  

Please pray for Christal.  Encourage her as much as possible.  She is definitely a warrior!
God Bless,
Barry G. 


 

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