Candice and I were on pins and needles last night anticipating Cait's EKG and ultrasound this morning. After a prayer and a quick walk to the NICU we were greeted by the sight of the cutest little girl. Cait was just being hooked back up to the machines when we arrived. It was nice to see her off the photo-therapy lights which are blue and bright.We sat and visited with the doctor about Cait for a bit, and knew that she was giving us the positives before the negatives. With Candice's hand in mine we were told Cait's brain hemorrhage has now become a bi-lateral LEVEL 3. Not the news we wanted but hopefully these blood clots in her brain will not start to break apart and obstruct the arteries in her brain causing brain damage. The doctor was very reassuring saying she has seen babies who are perfectly normal after a hemorrhage of this magnitude, but has also seen the obverse in severe developmental issues.
The clots can resolve themselves over time and we hope this will be the case in Cait's condition. Hopefully the clots will not break apart into little pieces causing damage. Again, it is reassuring to know that we are not alone in this. The overwhelming support has been much needed and appreciated. When I started this blog for Candice I thought it would be a fun way to have a few people keep tabs on her and her experience. Now, she has had hundreds of views on her blog, lots of comments and e-mails of support and love. Who knew that our little old blog would be such a hit. So again, many thanks to all of you. We know her progress, although baby steps, is a direct result of your faith and prayers.
wow, what an amazing photo. How can such a small and frail little girl be such a huge impact on so many. We can feel the spirit of God through the words and pictures that are posted. Thanks you. Sending all our love to you and baby Cait. One of my favorite scriptures comes to mind-
ReplyDelete"Be still...and know that I am God"
Congratulations you guys!! Amazing, she is so tiny, but isn't it amazing that all of her parts are there even at such a small size. Working at the hospital gave me a new appreciation for life and the miracle that it is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
ReplyDeletesheesh such a tiny foot! Its so amazing to see strength in such a little body. Fingers are crossed for everything she and you both are going through - (I hope you are getting sleep!). Glad you have this blog for us to ck up on.
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations, she is so BEAUTIFUL! We love you guys and our faith and prayers will continue to be with you and Cait. I am in awe of your strength and grateful for your friendship. Thanks for sharing on this blog.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an emotional rollar coaster...and you know how I feel about rollar coasters ;)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that things are turning out for the better. She is beautiful!
I am thinking about you guys constantly and you are in my prayers.
Love you both!
Sarah
Ok, the new addition to the play list "I am a Child of God" just makes me cry! It's so perfect for reading about Cait's progress and what a blessing it is to have her here.
ReplyDeleteOh my. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers! Sorry you are going through all of this but she has really stong parents and that will make her stronger everyday. PLEASE let me know if I can do anything. Miss you guys. She is beautiful....
ReplyDeletelove ya,
Heffer
Just thinking about you......
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