I last posted that Emma was having trouble breathing and taking her bottle. Things haven't really improved. From 9:00 am Sunday to 9:00 am Monday, she choked on her saliva 21 times. Her oxygen level drops during some of these episodes, but it's also dropped a few times when she's not choking. Right now we're just in wait-and-see mode...so much is unknown right now.
Russell's parents spent the night at the hospital on Saturday night, and Emma cried all night long. They tried to feed her from a bottle a couple times, and Emma really wasn't all that interested. The nurse gave her Tylenol twice, and it really only calmed her down the second time she got it. Then, of course, Emma slept for about 13 hours on Sunday and was awake all night Sunday night when Russell and I stayed. She wasn't crying all night (until about 6:00 am), but she was restless and a little fussy. She's been pretty good today, though. Russell and I are spending the night tonight (Monday night), so we're really hoping she sleeps well tonight!! They put in an NG tube (feeding tube) that runs from her nose into her stomach that feeds her formula, so if any of her fussiness was due to hunger, this could make it go away. A lot has changed in the last few days, but now we're just kind of riding it out for a while. We did get to change rooms tonight because we have a GREAT PICU nurse who gave us a bigger room and found us a fold-out love seat-looking thing that Russell and I can both sleep on.
As I've said before...over and over...we're now praying for God's mercy. His mercy may come through healing and restoration...and it may not. But we know that He's looking over our daughter and holding her every minute of this hospital stay.
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Praying for God's mercy for Emma. Praying for strength and peace for your family! God bless you all.
ReplyDeletePraying for God to have mercy on Emma and for God to bless you and Russell and all the family and give all of you strenth and courage and you walk this journey.
ReplyDeletePraying for you all, Mary Beth. You guys have been on my heart and mind all weekend and into this week. Praying for mercy, peace and comfort for you, Russell, Emma, Clary, Benny and Russell's family. Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteI am lifting all of you up in prayer. I am praying for mercy for Emary and for the strength needed for all of you to get thru each day!
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Prayers are said every day for your sweet precious little angel, Emma and your family. May God continue to hold you close and give you strength daily to face whatever comes your way.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you all. Know God has his arms around you and will give you strength. Jane Watson
ReplyDeletePraying for God's Grace for Emma, you & Russell.
ReplyDeleteMary Beth - The devotional in Daily Guideposts today is about mercy. I'm going to scan it and send it to your email. It spoke volumes to me this morning when I read it, and I hope it will also bring you comfort. Much love and many prayers...Cindy Duryea
ReplyDeleteRussell,Mary Beth and Emma..praying that you feel God's peace and presence all day today.
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