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In the 'world of weekdays', Monday has never... repeat never, been one of my favorite days. With the clot problem... as well as the latest challenge for Zoe (her infection) hanging over Kim, Phil, and the rest of us, Monday looked all the more like a day to be avoided, circumvented and ignored.
When I called Kim this morning for an update, the best news that I was able to glean was that she had restarted her life to some extent and had gone back to work... an abbreviated schedule and part-time, mind you. She had gone to see Zoe this morning, without any real or measurable change in her condition. Beyond this, no new information was forthcoming.
Around 2 PM, Phil called me and at last I was able to detest this particular Monday less, based solely on his report, mind you.
As Phil put it…
“Zoe was feisty and wanted to lie on her stomach. When the staff would roll her on her side or her back, ZAC would summon all of her strength and would try to flip herself over.”
“As for the infection, the antibiotics [editorial comment - and prayer] did the trick and the ill effects of the virus have lessened. It was hoped that Zoe would be completely removed from all antibiotic treatments by the end of the day.”
“Her feedings were recommenced, at 10cc/2 hours with the goal still being 13cc/2 hours… Full feeding maybe by Friday? Also by Friday it was hoped that ZAC would have the intubation tube removed in lieu of a CPAP.”
“Zoe’s breathing, while at times raspy, remains satisfactory with her O2 level going from 25% to room air.”
“Finally, as for the brain clot, an additional sonogram is scheduled for Tuesday with the results to be evaluated both at WMH as well as another children’s hospital. Per the latest ‘specialist’, a wait-and-see approach (unless something life threatening and dramatically requiring action) is the prescribed course of action, since it is felt that any preventative or corrective surgical actions could/might cause additional harm.”
“As for any long-range repercussions from this issue…. No one knows and no one can say.”
Well, as far as Mondays go, I guess that this one hasn’t been so very awful after all. Thank you all, for your prayers and petitions… WMH can ascribe the improvement to antibiotics but I’ll ascribe it to a higher level.
And thank you Lord, for listening to your people’s pleas.
Now about this clot on her brain…
When I called Kim this morning for an update, the best news that I was able to glean was that she had restarted her life to some extent and had gone back to work... an abbreviated schedule and part-time, mind you. She had gone to see Zoe this morning, without any real or measurable change in her condition. Beyond this, no new information was forthcoming.
Around 2 PM, Phil called me and at last I was able to detest this particular Monday less, based solely on his report, mind you.
As Phil put it…
“Zoe was feisty and wanted to lie on her stomach. When the staff would roll her on her side or her back, ZAC would summon all of her strength and would try to flip herself over.”
“As for the infection, the antibiotics [editorial comment - and prayer] did the trick and the ill effects of the virus have lessened. It was hoped that Zoe would be completely removed from all antibiotic treatments by the end of the day.”
“Her feedings were recommenced, at 10cc/2 hours with the goal still being 13cc/2 hours… Full feeding maybe by Friday? Also by Friday it was hoped that ZAC would have the intubation tube removed in lieu of a CPAP.”
“Zoe’s breathing, while at times raspy, remains satisfactory with her O2 level going from 25% to room air.”
“Finally, as for the brain clot, an additional sonogram is scheduled for Tuesday with the results to be evaluated both at WMH as well as another children’s hospital. Per the latest ‘specialist’, a wait-and-see approach (unless something life threatening and dramatically requiring action) is the prescribed course of action, since it is felt that any preventative or corrective surgical actions could/might cause additional harm.”
“As for any long-range repercussions from this issue…. No one knows and no one can say.”
Well, as far as Mondays go, I guess that this one hasn’t been so very awful after all. Thank you all, for your prayers and petitions… WMH can ascribe the improvement to antibiotics but I’ll ascribe it to a higher level.
And thank you Lord, for listening to your people’s pleas.
Now about this clot on her brain…
3 comments:
Zoe, Uncle Charles is going to take you for a ride on his motorcycle when you're big enough, so keep growing!
Since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen...even His eternal power and Godhead. Romans 1:20
Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of days, Almighty, victorious Thy great name we praise, praise and praise. Dear God, please touch Zoe's head and completely wash away clot with Your blood on her brain for Your glory?
In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
It brought tears to my eyes to hear she tried to roll over! God is SO GOOD! We prayfully and anxiously wait to hear more positive news....God has certainly made her a little fighter!
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