Wow, we were so excited last night to see McKenna is now up to 2 lb 8 oz. We thought for sure being off the breast milk and only on fats and protein she would lose weight. We were wrong. a 2 oz weight gain...that's huge! Thank you, Jesus!
Kyle and I struggled last night as McKenna continually cried and nothing seemed to sooth her. the minute she calmed down she started would start back up and her cry sounded so painful with the thick tube in her mouth. Poor girl! Also, looked like the new IV they put in her hand the day before had already fallen out so she was in pain.
They plan to take her blood count this morning to see if she needs the transfusion yet. Hoping getting one will strengthen her and help decrease her apnea (breathing) spells. They will also be doing another x-ray and if all looks well they will slowly start giving her breast milk again. That would be so great.
Please join us in prayer that the infections is completely gone, that McKenna can get back on breast milk, that it helps strengthen her and help her grow, that if she needs a transfusion the doctors have wisdom when to give it and that she receives the best and healthiest stuff, that she will only need one transfusion, that she learns to calm down and the nurses and her parents learn best way to help her, and that she would grow to be a healthy and bright girl.
As for Keaton, still just "kickin' it". Mr Calm had a great day. Gained a few grams but remains at 3 lb 4 oz. We think he is just allowing McKenna to catch up. What a sweet brother - they are only 12 oz difference in weight.
Please continue to pray protection for him from infections or viruses and overall health and well being.
As always, thanks everyone for your love, support and prayers. Not sure how anyone could make it through something like this without all the prayers and encouragement!!!
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