Kayleigh has not been eating well and she's been spitting up some of what she does eat. So, yesterday, the doctor's decided to constantly feed her through the tube in her nose. That means that, unfortunately, we will no longer be bottle feeding her. Also, they tried to take a blood sample from the IV in her belly button, but couldn't get it. They ordered an X-Ray to make sure that the IV hadn't become dislodged. Luckily, the x-ray showed that it is still in place because this is how Kayleigh is getting her prostaglandin. This is the medicine that is keeping the PDA, a temporary vessel in her heart that usually closes a few days after birth, open. The bad news, however, is that they needed to put a second IV in her arm. This IV is there just in case they need to give her anything else. So, now she has her left arm taped up in a splint to keep it straight.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
More Tubes
Kayleigh has not been eating well and she's been spitting up some of what she does eat. So, yesterday, the doctor's decided to constantly feed her through the tube in her nose. That means that, unfortunately, we will no longer be bottle feeding her. Also, they tried to take a blood sample from the IV in her belly button, but couldn't get it. They ordered an X-Ray to make sure that the IV hadn't become dislodged. Luckily, the x-ray showed that it is still in place because this is how Kayleigh is getting her prostaglandin. This is the medicine that is keeping the PDA, a temporary vessel in her heart that usually closes a few days after birth, open. The bad news, however, is that they needed to put a second IV in her arm. This IV is there just in case they need to give her anything else. So, now she has her left arm taped up in a splint to keep it straight.
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Hi!! If I followed my mother's email correctly, I believe I am your 3rd cousin. This is Julie Schmidt, Pete and Barb Rush's daughter. Mom sent me this information and I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I am praying for Kayleigh and your family. We are also praying for her doctors. It is amazing what the medical field can do these days. My niece (my husbands, sister's daughter) was born 13 weeks premature and Children's hospital was amazing with her. We celebrated her 3rd birthday last weekend. Take comfort in knowing that God is with Kayleigh and your family and He will take care of everything.
I live just outside of Grove City. If there is anything that I can do for you please do not hesitate to ask.
All my prayers and love,
Julie Schmidt
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