Sunday, May 21, 2017

Day 30 - Day 33

Day 30
Dear Berkley,
  YOU ARE A MONTH OLD!!! We took lots of pictures today! :)
   Your antibotics for your infection are still going. The lab results came back today and docs should be able to narrow down the best treatment now. After just a day on the antibotics, your leg swelling is going down some. You've had a full day with docs and nurses in and out of your nest. Praying you get some rest tonight. I pray for you multiple times throughout the day. I know God hears us. You are our world.

Day 31
Dear Berkley,
   Another eventful day. At 8am cares, your nurse, Beth, and I talked about your leg looking worse. The docs called Dr. Buckley and he recommended surgery for tomorrow. But then after looking at an ultrasound, he recommended that we go ahead today with surgery plus your leg is swelling more hour by hour. He will go in and drain the abscesses on your femur bone.
   I am so scared. This will be surgery #2 in just 12 days for you. Praying fiercely.  Dad will be here in a few minutes then we will go upstairs to talk to the OR team.
 PM update - You are such a trooper! You did great during surgery. It took about 30-45mins. Dr. Buckley told us in comparison to our bodies the pus he drained would've been about a cup size! No wonder your poor leg was so swollen! God took care of you as they sedated you and guided the doctor hands. We will have regular check-ups with Dr. Buckley to monitor your growth. Your leg is wrapped in gauze and still pretty swollen.
 

Day 32
Dear Berkley,
   You are resting well after the surgery. Your feedings were started back at 3mL every 3 hours. You received some blood today as well. Your color is looking so much better. You woke up some during 8pm cares and watched Dad and me. Praying for lots of rest so you can recover quickly from surgery.

Day 33
Dear Berkley,
  Dr. Buckley came by to look at your leg. He thinks everything is looking good and removed your drain tube. Your incision is open so we will wait on it to heal from the inside out. You had to receive some sedation medicine today as you started waking up. You are tolerating the pain, but we can tell you are uncomfortable. You were waking up and being your fiesty self.
   As we coast over the 30day mark in the NICU, it gets harder and harder to leave you every night. Especially when you are awake and more alert. I am ready for us to have you home. Right now, I feel like we share you with everyone. I can't wait for the day it is just you, me, and Dad. I know this journey is bringing us closer as a family, closer to each other and closer to God. We've waited so long to be parents. I never thought the day would come. I lost my faith a lot, but God taught me to remain faithful and to always know its HIS plan, not ours. Happy does not describe what I felt when I found out I was pregnant. You bring me so much happiness (dad too!). You were the worth the wait. Now, there is just a little more waiting in order for us to have you home. You are worth it all.

Sleep sweet. Grow big. Be brave. I love you.






 

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