Sierra Rose is still doing well today. Wednesday will be the 10th day on anti-biotics. After that, she should be able to have the PICC line (IV) removed.
Thank you for your prayers--everything is looking pretty good right now.
--MK
Monday, November 5, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Update November 4, 2007
Dear Friends,
Here’s the latest information regarding Sierra Rose. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’ll try to respond within a reasonable amount of time (if I don’t reply within a few days, please ask again).
--MK for the Family
THE PREVIOUS UPDATE
In the last e-mail update, we reported that Sierra had an infection at the incision site for her surgery. We also mentioned that Sierra was drinking 15 cc of milk every 3 hours. Today’s e-mail will bring you up to date on Sierra Rose.
CC
“What’s a cc?” Everyone asks; no one knows. “CC” is short for “cubic centimeter,” a unit of volume used in medical and automotive terminology. It is equivalent to a milliliter. For comparison, a fluid ounce has about 30 milliliters. A typical 12-ounce can of Dr Pepper has about 355 ml. For more information about the cubic centimeter, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_centimetre.
INFECTION AND MEDICATIONS
Sierra Rose has been receiving anti-biotic medicine through her PICC line (intravenous line). The medicine has helped her body to heal from the infection. She will be coming off the anti-biotic medication soon. Previously, Sierra had also been receiving her seizure medicine intravenously. A nurse tried administering it orally (in her milk) and Sierra took it without any problems.
IV TUBE
Because Sierra will not need the anti-biotic medicine and because she was able to take her seizure medicine with her milk, she could have the PICC line removed this week.
MILK AND WEIGHT
This evening, Sierra drank 71 cc of milk. She should be drinking 75-120 cc of milk every 3 hours. Read the above section called “CC.” If my math is correct (not often the case), Sierra Rose is drinking roughly 2 cans of Dr Pepper in a 24-hour period. All this food is making her fill out—she’s a pleasantly plump baby who tips the scales at 8 lb. 9 oz.
AREAS OF PRAYER
-Sierra Rose still has some abnormal physical movement. We’re not sure if this is due to myoclonus or something else. Pray that these movements would cease permanently.
-We’re still not sure how well Sierra can see, if at all. Pray that Sierra Rose would have vision.
-Pray for J’s health. He has been sick for several months.
-Pray for R’s endurance. Going to the hospital to see a sick baby every day is wearisome.
-Thank God for all of Sierra Rose’s caretakers. Doctors, nurses, receptionists, and many other people are all contributing in one form or another. They have tough work, but they do it well.
Thank you for your prayers! We keep saying this, but we really are blessed to have praying friends. Read some of the early e-mail updates to see how far God has brought Sierra Rose.
--MK
Here’s the latest information regarding Sierra Rose. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’ll try to respond within a reasonable amount of time (if I don’t reply within a few days, please ask again).
--MK for the Family
THE PREVIOUS UPDATE
In the last e-mail update, we reported that Sierra had an infection at the incision site for her surgery. We also mentioned that Sierra was drinking 15 cc of milk every 3 hours. Today’s e-mail will bring you up to date on Sierra Rose.
CC
“What’s a cc?” Everyone asks; no one knows. “CC” is short for “cubic centimeter,” a unit of volume used in medical and automotive terminology. It is equivalent to a milliliter. For comparison, a fluid ounce has about 30 milliliters. A typical 12-ounce can of Dr Pepper has about 355 ml. For more information about the cubic centimeter, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_centimetre.
INFECTION AND MEDICATIONS
Sierra Rose has been receiving anti-biotic medicine through her PICC line (intravenous line). The medicine has helped her body to heal from the infection. She will be coming off the anti-biotic medication soon. Previously, Sierra had also been receiving her seizure medicine intravenously. A nurse tried administering it orally (in her milk) and Sierra took it without any problems.
IV TUBE
Because Sierra will not need the anti-biotic medicine and because she was able to take her seizure medicine with her milk, she could have the PICC line removed this week.
MILK AND WEIGHT
This evening, Sierra drank 71 cc of milk. She should be drinking 75-120 cc of milk every 3 hours. Read the above section called “CC.” If my math is correct (not often the case), Sierra Rose is drinking roughly 2 cans of Dr Pepper in a 24-hour period. All this food is making her fill out—she’s a pleasantly plump baby who tips the scales at 8 lb. 9 oz.
AREAS OF PRAYER
-Sierra Rose still has some abnormal physical movement. We’re not sure if this is due to myoclonus or something else. Pray that these movements would cease permanently.
-We’re still not sure how well Sierra can see, if at all. Pray that Sierra Rose would have vision.
-Pray for J’s health. He has been sick for several months.
-Pray for R’s endurance. Going to the hospital to see a sick baby every day is wearisome.
-Thank God for all of Sierra Rose’s caretakers. Doctors, nurses, receptionists, and many other people are all contributing in one form or another. They have tough work, but they do it well.
Thank you for your prayers! We keep saying this, but we really are blessed to have praying friends. Read some of the early e-mail updates to see how far God has brought Sierra Rose.
--MK
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Update November 3, 2007
Sierra Rose is drinking more milk. Earlier today she had 64 cc.
Sierra wasn't experiencing the abnormal physical movements today. Pray that these cease permanently.
Please pray for J also. He has been sick for about 2 1/2 months.
--MK
Sierra wasn't experiencing the abnormal physical movements today. Pray that these cease permanently.
Please pray for J also. He has been sick for about 2 1/2 months.
--MK
Friday, November 2, 2007
Update November 2, 2007
An area of prayer is for Sierra Rose's physical and mental health. She has been having some abnormal movements this week. Please pray that these would not be serious and that they would go away.
Sierra is no longer receiving hyperal--she's just on milk and dextrose (sugar water).
Sierra Rose has been doing a pretty good job of drinking her milk. Sometimes the milk she doesn't drink has to be inserted through the feeding tube, but she is usually able to finish all of it. Earlier this evening she drank 55 cc.
Thank you for your continued prayer and emotional support. This whole situation has lasted much longer than any of us expected, but God is giving His grace.
--MK
Sierra is no longer receiving hyperal--she's just on milk and dextrose (sugar water).
Sierra Rose has been doing a pretty good job of drinking her milk. Sometimes the milk she doesn't drink has to be inserted through the feeding tube, but she is usually able to finish all of it. Earlier this evening she drank 55 cc.
Thank you for your continued prayer and emotional support. This whole situation has lasted much longer than any of us expected, but God is giving His grace.
--MK
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Update November 1, 2007
Sierra Rose is still doing well today. She drank 46 cc of milk earlier. The doctor wants to keep increasing it a little at a time.
Update October 31, 2007
Sierra Rose was up to 34 cc of milk, I believe. If I understand correctly, that amount will be increased to 45 cc. When she is able to drink 45 cc of milk, she'll be evaluated to determine how much she needs.
Please pray for continued health--it seems like everybody is getting sick now that Fall is here.
Please pray for continued health--it seems like everybody is getting sick now that Fall is here.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Update October 30, 2007
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose's infection to heal. The surgeon examined Sierra today and said that she is healing well. Sierra has also been drinking more milk. She is up to 30 cc today. Praise God!
The next area of prayer is for Sierra's vision. We're haven't been able to determine how much she can see, if at all. Please pray that she will have good vision.
--MK
The next area of prayer is for Sierra's vision. We're haven't been able to determine how much she can see, if at all. Please pray that she will have good vision.
--MK
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