Yesterday was a day filled with mixed emotions. Early morning we were informed the PICC line was attempted 3 times. One time almost hitting Ezra's spine. After all three failed attempts tape was pulled off Erza's ankle and it ripped his skin right off! My heart aches knowing how much pain that has caused him! But the day ended with me being able to hold him for the first time!!! Oh what a beautiful moment. I was so nervous, I think I forgot to breath at certain times during our Kangaroo time. After an hour and half we had to part ways, and put him back in his incubator. We then noticed his temperature dropped too low, so now I am banned from holding him until he gains some more wight. He needs to tack on 3 more ounces and then we can try again.
Ezra is still on cpap and oxygen (23-34% depending on what position he's laying in). He's been having a few brady episodes (he randomly forgets to breathe, and his heart rate and oxygen level drop significantly) with these episodes he requires a bit of touch and stimulation, to be reminded to take a breath. It's very scary to witness this!
His blood gases continue to improve! His hematocrit and red blood count is a little low. We are praying he builds new cells fast, to avoid a blood transfusion.
He's fighting the fight and doing such a great job!
Please pray for continued strength. That God's angels would fill his room and keep him safe! The tape holding his PICC line in would not rip off anymore skin. He would gain those 3 ounces fast, so mom can hold him again! Good blood gas, and blood levels. No more brady episodes. Complete healing of his little body and lungs!
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