Teeter Totter

While things weren't great this afternoon, we were hopeful that things were improving. Tonight reality seemed to hit us again.

They have put McKenna on antibiotics to fight infection. While the x-rays and blood work are not showing she has an infection, they would prefer to start the antibiotics now rather than later just incase the testing in the next few days does come back that she has one.

She is still not receiving breast milk and the doctor suspects it will be 7-10 days before she receives this type of feedings again. This could change on a day to day basis, depending on results of daily tests. Until then, she will begin receiving fats and proteins via IV (they started these tonight) but the nurses and doctor said she will be fussy because she is now use to eating and her tummy tells her she is hungry. The fact she is receiving these rather than breast milk means she will most likely have to have the Pick Line (IV Cathiter that goes by hear heart) put back in. Yesterday she was up to 2 lb 6 oz and tonight she lost grams that took her back down to 2 lb 5 oz.

X-rays they are still planning on doing a few a day. These are risky for anyone, but especially for preemies as their bodies struggle with that much radiation. They won't do more than they have to, but they are necessary currently to make sure that the bowels are operating normal.

Her first blood transfusion (and praying it's the only one) will most likely take place within the next week. This is based on her skin color, blood count and a few other things.

Obviously we are very worried about our little girl and truly appreciate every prayer lifted. Please don't stop praying! Love you guys!