Still No Answers

Thank you everyone for your prayers! We basically are still in the dark as to what is going on.

Keaton had a bit more color today and they won't be doing his blood count again until some time next week. So for now, he is in the clear for blood transfusion. As for his stomach, two doctors looked at it (one last night, one today) and both seem to think it is okay. So we are very grateful for that news and that he will be able to continue his feedings and progressing.

McKenna's blood counts came back same as yesterday, so we have dodged a transfusion for at least one or two more days. They will do another count in a few days to see how she is doing.

Blood work yesterday, this morning and this afternoon, along with three x-rays have shown that it isn't an infection...however, they are not done testing. They will do more blood work tonight, tomorrow morning and tomorrow afternoon for further testing for infection. They will also do another x-ray tomorrow morning and tomorrow afternoon. That is a LOT of x-rays which makes her mommy nervous, but they say that is the only way to tell certain things and make sure her tummy is operating like it is suppose to.

She had 7 bowel movements last night from the suppository and hasn't had any today. Nurse said that helped her tummy look better, but apparently not good enough because again, they are still planning on more testings.

The thick cord down her throat has been replaced with a smaller cord which they will continue to use to remove air from her tummy. This is a good thing. The other tube she was gagging on. And they were able to remove the oxygen from her early this morning...another praise report.

She is still not able to eat. They are putting a hold on her feedings at least until after the results from tests tomorrow afternoon, if not longer. She will no doubt lose weight. It has already been over 24 hours since her last feeding.

It's nearly 6 pm and they still haven't done the scans on the babies' brains. They apparently do these whenever able? Should be done sometime tonight hopefully.

So, all that being said...McKenna is doing better if you look at it that she has smaller tube in throat, no oxygen and doesn't need transfusion today. She is in the same status though if you consider she still isn't being fed, is going to lose weight, will have a million more blood tests (Which can cause need for transfusion sooner since they don't produce blood this early), several more x-rays and still has to have a tube down her throat and the IV in her arm.

Please keep on praying for them both, but special prayers for McKenna tonight. We are on the edge of our seats waiting for results and good news. Appreciate you all!