I spoke with Dr. Ishii yesterday afternoon about Isaac's condition and it looks like he will probably have surgery. When I spoke with Dr. Ishii, the surgeons haven't decided when the surgery will be yet but it sounds like it might be May 25. I should know more tonight. Isaac's PDA is 2mm. For a normal baby, that is not very big but for a baby like Isaac, it is. If Isaac does have surgery for his PDA, he will be put under general anesthesia. The heart doctors are going to keep monitoring Isaac with echograms this week to see how his PDA progresses.
Also, based on blood test results from yesterday, Isaac now has an infection. Fortunately he didn't have a fever and also looked okay - he was moving a lot so the doctor didn't seem to concerned. They started him back on IV antibiotics, please pray that the antibiotics will work fast and well and kill all the nasty bugs.
Despite all the above, Isaac still looked really cute yesterday. He was face up so he was moving his arm around a lot. I spent a lot of time talking to the doctor so I missed a lot of funny positions with the camera but I did capture some. One thing Jong is going to be very proud of - it looks like Isaac already knows how to hold a real fist!! Our really good friend (who surprised me and picked me up at the hospital last week) has been trying to teach her 2 year old boy how to hold a real fist with no success - he keeps holding a girly fist with his thumb sticking out. I think she is going to be jealous! : )
I wanted to post last night but fell asleep and now I have to run. God bless everyone!
Sonia
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That's a good fist, Issac!
I thank God for the joy Issac's bringing to you guys and the rest of us. I pray that the anti-biotics would work fast so that whatever infection he has will be knocked out immediately! I thank God for His love for Issac, and I pray that He will continue to hold Issac in his arms and protect him from all harm. I pray for the doctors that are taking care of Issac. God, please give them the wisdom, the compassion and the perect skills to help Issac continue to grow stronger and healthier!
In Jesus' name,
Amen
SL
Sonia,
I just have to tell you that Isaac looks SO GOOD! He is adorable and really looks healthy for still being a little guy. I know that the PDA ligation surgery is so scary and I'm sorry that you may have to go through that. I can tell you that Nathan also had it close once and then open again. After we finally got it closed for good, he made a big turn for the better. I think it can really affect the way the whole body functions. So I'll be praying that Isaac's body can tolerate the anesthesia like a champ and that it is an uneventful surgery both for you and for the physicians.
God is so good!
Elise VanDyken
Sonia, ahe they tried NSAID for PDA. I do not know the contraindications for apremie but worth asking the Doc opinion. Praying for the little warrior that he would grow up to be a great warrior for the Lord.
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