Hello Everyone-
Thank you all for your continued prayers! I know my faith in God has grown by leaps and bounds in the last several days. God has a powerful way of bringing you to your knees in prayer and then lifting your spirits through healing! God is good!
The latest report is that Rebecca is doing well. She is starting to feel human again! hehe Amanda and I are now "scared straight"...no babies for us for a while! LOL Rebecca got to HOLD Claire today for 15 minutes. A mother's bond to her child is something I can't even put into words.Claire reached up and held tight to Trent's finger! Awww...I'm so sorry I missed this but Rebecca's friend, Beth, took some pictures of this that we all can't wait to see!
Claire is still fighting hard. She had apnea 3 times last night; yes...she stopped breathing. The nurses were able to correct this quickly but if it continues to happen then something more permanent will have to be considered to ensure she keeps breathing. It is still my understanding that the heart is ok and they aren't talking of surgery for that at this time. The blood and liver issues are most concerning. It is a minute to minute process with the doctors and Claire's treatment. Rebecca is pumping and the nurses are feeding Claire the milk thru her feeding tube. Awesome!
Continued prayers, love and support are needed for Rebecca, Trent, and Claire. Claire is a fighter and we pray God's healing hands continue to care for her. Rebecca and Trent will need so much love and support. I'm not a parent, but I can only imagine the feelings one must have to leave the hospital without their baby; knowing that she must stay to get healthier. (sigh) Rebecca may move in with James and I for the time being. (James is excited because, for once, he may know what it's like to have a home cooked meal!!! LOL j/k)
We love y'all!
Julie
Thursday, October 7, 2010
quick update from rebecca
NICU nurse said Claire's bilirubin initially went down after the blood transfusion at midnight but at 4am the labs showed it had gone back up. She thinks it could be b/c the transfusion diluted her bilirubin and then when they did the labs it was a more true number. We want it to come down! Rebecca says the doc will talk to us about it today.
Also, her hymatocrite (sp?) went up to 36 from 32 in the midnight labs and then up 1 more point to 37 in the 4am labs, which is good! So the transfusion is working. We want that number close to 40, I think.
All this medical stuff is over my head! We just know that Claire and he doctors are working hard to get her stabilized!
Mom and Dad will head back to the hospital today. We'll keep ya posted.
Julie
Also, her hymatocrite (sp?) went up to 36 from 32 in the midnight labs and then up 1 more point to 37 in the 4am labs, which is good! So the transfusion is working. We want that number close to 40, I think.
All this medical stuff is over my head! We just know that Claire and he doctors are working hard to get her stabilized!
Mom and Dad will head back to the hospital today. We'll keep ya posted.
Julie
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Stop and Smell the ROSEs
Rebecca, Trent and Claire are doing well....just exhausted. They have been through so much these last several days. Rebecca has stayed on the 5th floor today but may be headed to the 7th floor soon.
Claire is in the Intensive Care Nursery and was receiving her 1st blood transfusion tonight. Rebecca and Claire have different blood types (+/-). Her red blood platelets are low; her bilirubin (sp?) count is high, which I think it is related to the difficulties with the liver. She will have repeated blood tests done to monitor these things. Claire's heart condition is a secondary concern at this point. Everyone is very concerned about the blood issues and the liver issues. Claire has a long road ahead of her. She needs so many prayers for her health.
Rebecca could be discharged in a few days, but of course, Claire will be staying until she is healthy enough to leave.
Mom says Claire has adorable hands like Rebecca and a beautiful little nose like Trent. We all got to spend a few precious moments with sweet Claire. She just seems perfect and like a miracle from God. Please pray for Rebecca and Trent, as they struggle with the emotional side of not being able to hold and comfort Claire yet. Claire has to stay protected in the little incubator until she gets stronger. I believe Rebecca was able to touch her softly tonight.
Rebecca and Trent thank everyone for the prayers, gifts, visits, posts, etc!! They are very proud parents!!
I attached a couple of photos. She is so tiny!
We will do our best to keep everyone posted....as Amanda and I have gone back to school/work.
Julie
Waiting for more information
The latest update is that Rebecca is doing well. Claire had a sonagram and an echo-cardiogram after birth. They are waiting to hear from the doctors how those turned out. No one has been able to see Claire yet. They initially told Rebecca she would be able to see her earlier this morning....I don't know why the lag. Mom, Anita and Trent are with Rebecca. She is still on the 5th floor..and should be moved to the 7th floor some time today.
Soo...it is hard to wait. Rebecca and Trent have been so strong during all of this. Trent did say that he saw Claire's little body quickly after birth and that she was making noise! :) The nurses wheeled Claire out of the room but held her up so Rebecca could see her....they say she has some brown hair!
We will keep you posted. Pray for Claire's strength and that she be held in God's hand to endure these upcoming hurdles.
Love
Julie
Soo...it is hard to wait. Rebecca and Trent have been so strong during all of this. Trent did say that he saw Claire's little body quickly after birth and that she was making noise! :) The nurses wheeled Claire out of the room but held her up so Rebecca could see her....they say she has some brown hair!
We will keep you posted. Pray for Claire's strength and that she be held in God's hand to endure these upcoming hurdles.
Love
Julie
CLAIRE ROSE SCOTT
CLAIRE ROSE SCOTT
Born at 1:16 AM
3 pounds 2 ounces
Healthy :)
Update coming soon!
Born at 1:16 AM
3 pounds 2 ounces
Healthy :)
Update coming soon!
BABY CLAIRE IS ON HER WAY!!!!!!!!!!
BABY CLAIRE IS ON HER WAY!!!!!!!!!!
We just got news that Rebecca was sent to the Operating Room (OR) around 12:30 AM. Trent
We are in the lobby waiting for the nurses to inform us that Claire has arrived!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
GREAT NEWS OVERNIGHT :)
GREAT NEWS: The blood work keeps coming back in the same range that it has been over the past day. The doctors are somewhat dumbfounded that the platelets have risen and that the liver enzymes have decreased. They are still monitoring her and will continue to take blood samples on her. Their conclusion on preeclampsia is that they are unsure if it is still that or not. I guess that we are "somewhat" happy that it has a slight chance of not being preeclampsia, but with the roller coaster that we have been on, it could be something else!
She is still having contractions but they plan on taking her off the Magnesium. The magnesium helps to reduce contractions and stop labor, and also to help Rebecca and Claire neurologically as a muscle relaxer in a sense.
With that, they are able to put her back on a solid food diet, plan to let her get a shower, and let her walk around some. YIPPEE!!!
We will post throughout the day if anything changes and tonight as a final update. We are so lucky to have everyone thinking of us, praying for us, and especially having God watch over us! He definitely has a plan that none of us know, but we are happy with everything that He has given us over the past couple of weeks! It is in His hands!!
Love,
Amanda
She is still having contractions but they plan on taking her off the Magnesium. The magnesium helps to reduce contractions and stop labor, and also to help Rebecca and Claire neurologically as a muscle relaxer in a sense.
With that, they are able to put her back on a solid food diet, plan to let her get a shower, and let her walk around some. YIPPEE!!!
We will post throughout the day if anything changes and tonight as a final update. We are so lucky to have everyone thinking of us, praying for us, and especially having God watch over us! He definitely has a plan that none of us know, but we are happy with everything that He has given us over the past couple of weeks! It is in His hands!!
Love,
Amanda
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