Overall, Sierra Rose has been doing pretty well, but there are two issues that could use your prayer:
1. She hasn't been digesting her milk all the way
2. She still isn't drinking from the bottle as much as she should.
R ordered a special bottle that may help Sierra drink better. We'll find out after it arrives.
--MK
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Update October 24, 2007
Sierra Rose is still doing well today. Pray that her sucking reflex will increase so that she'll be able to drink from her bottle more.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Update October 23, 2007
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose. Today's update contains good news.
After surgery, Sierra was going to be on a continuous feed for a while and then she was going to receive food through the tube every few hours. Already this morning, the therapist recommended that Sierra be fed every few hours. This is good--it will allow R to practice with Sierra more often.
Do you remember praying that Sierra's sucking reflex would increase? It did! Today Sierra had a sponge bath (her first bath). This really woke her up. Afterwards, she sucked on her pacifier strongly for 30 minutes. She was even able to sip a little from her bottle.
In addition, Sierra seemed to be pain-free today.
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose. We're happy to share the results of your prayers with you. Keep praying that she would learn to drink from the bottle so that the tube can be removed from her stomach.
--MK
After surgery, Sierra was going to be on a continuous feed for a while and then she was going to receive food through the tube every few hours. Already this morning, the therapist recommended that Sierra be fed every few hours. This is good--it will allow R to practice with Sierra more often.
Do you remember praying that Sierra's sucking reflex would increase? It did! Today Sierra had a sponge bath (her first bath). This really woke her up. Afterwards, she sucked on her pacifier strongly for 30 minutes. She was even able to sip a little from her bottle.
In addition, Sierra seemed to be pain-free today.
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose. We're happy to share the results of your prayers with you. Keep praying that she would learn to drink from the bottle so that the tube can be removed from her stomach.
--MK
Monday, October 22, 2007
Update October 22, 2007
Dear Friends,
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose and her gastrostomy tube insertion surgery yesterday. The procedure went well. Sierra was alert afterwards. Unfortunately, she was also in much pain. Nurses administered pain relievers every few hours to help ease her discomfort and she is feeling better today.
As of Friday, Sierra's weight was up to 8 lb. 1 oz.--she's a growing kid!
After Sierra Rose heals, she'll be released from the hospital to go home (about 2 weeks). Numerous nurses have cautioned R and J about exposure to viruses. They don't want Sierra to get sick just after being released. We hope you'll understand. After a few months, though, her immune system should be stronger.
Please pray for Sierra Rose's healing from the gastrostomy tube insertion. Pray that she won't be in a lot of pain and won't get an infection.
Thank you very much.
--MK
Thank you for praying for Sierra Rose and her gastrostomy tube insertion surgery yesterday. The procedure went well. Sierra was alert afterwards. Unfortunately, she was also in much pain. Nurses administered pain relievers every few hours to help ease her discomfort and she is feeling better today.
As of Friday, Sierra's weight was up to 8 lb. 1 oz.--she's a growing kid!
After Sierra Rose heals, she'll be released from the hospital to go home (about 2 weeks). Numerous nurses have cautioned R and J about exposure to viruses. They don't want Sierra to get sick just after being released. We hope you'll understand. After a few months, though, her immune system should be stronger.
Please pray for Sierra Rose's healing from the gastrostomy tube insertion. Pray that she won't be in a lot of pain and won't get an infection.
Thank you very much.
--MK
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Update and Prayer Request October 20, 2007
Dear Friends,
Here's a brief update and prayer request for Sierra Rose: Sierra has been doing really well other than not being able to drink from a bottle. Her doctors determined that she needs a gastrostomy tube inserted into her stomach. The surgery will be performed Sunday morning at 10:00 and should last about 30 minutes. Please pray for Sierra's safety and quick healing. Also pray for peace for the rest of the family. I'll post another update on Monday to let everyone know the results.
--MK
Here's a brief update and prayer request for Sierra Rose: Sierra has been doing really well other than not being able to drink from a bottle. Her doctors determined that she needs a gastrostomy tube inserted into her stomach. The surgery will be performed Sunday morning at 10:00 and should last about 30 minutes. Please pray for Sierra's safety and quick healing. Also pray for peace for the rest of the family. I'll post another update on Monday to let everyone know the results.
--MK
Friday, October 19, 2007
Update October 19, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIERRA ROSE!
Today Sierra Rose is 1 month old. For a baby who has lived her entire post-birth life in an NICU room, she's doing really well. At this point, the only problem is that she still can't drink from a bottle.
Please pray for endurance for everyone. One month of living in a hospital is tiring.
This will probably be the last blog update until Monday (unless I can find an Internet source over the weekend).
Thanks for your prayers!
--MK
Today Sierra Rose is 1 month old. For a baby who has lived her entire post-birth life in an NICU room, she's doing really well. At this point, the only problem is that she still can't drink from a bottle.
Please pray for endurance for everyone. One month of living in a hospital is tiring.
This will probably be the last blog update until Monday (unless I can find an Internet source over the weekend).
Thanks for your prayers!
--MK
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Update October 18, 2007
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your ongoing prayers for little Sierra Rose. She has made remarkable improvements during her stay in the hospital. Tomorrow will be her 1-month birthday, and she is so much farther ahead than when she first arrived in the NICU on September 19th.
CURRENT STATUS AND PLANS
-Sierra is being fed completely or almost completely by R's milk (through the feeding tube). She is receiving little or no IV fluid (other than the sugar water).
-Unfortunately, Sierra has not yet learned how to drink from a bottle. The most she has been able to drink is 5 cc. She would need to be drinking 120 cc every 3 hours in order to be released as-is.
-Because of this, doctors will perform a gastrostomy tube insertion on her (probably Tuesday). This tube in the stomach will allow her to be fed directly. At first, Sierra will be on a continuous feed. After a while, the feedings will be farther apart.
-Sierra will remain in the hospital for 7-10 days after the surgery and then will be released if everything is fine.
-Rosetta will take Sierra to the hospital twice every week so the therapist can continue to train Sierra how to drink from a bottle. In addition, R will have more freedom to practice with Sierra at home.
PRAYER POINTS
-Pray that Sierra Rose will learn to drink from a bottle soon so that the gastrostomy tube can be removed.
-Pray that Sierra Rose will maintain her throat function. Even if the gastrostomy tube can't be removed soon, Sierra might be able to begin eating solid foods at the appropriate time if she is still able to swallow.
Thank you for your prayers. We really appreciate your intercession even if we haven't been able to reply to each one of you personally.
--MK
Thank you for your ongoing prayers for little Sierra Rose. She has made remarkable improvements during her stay in the hospital. Tomorrow will be her 1-month birthday, and she is so much farther ahead than when she first arrived in the NICU on September 19th.
CURRENT STATUS AND PLANS
-Sierra is being fed completely or almost completely by R's milk (through the feeding tube). She is receiving little or no IV fluid (other than the sugar water).
-Unfortunately, Sierra has not yet learned how to drink from a bottle. The most she has been able to drink is 5 cc. She would need to be drinking 120 cc every 3 hours in order to be released as-is.
-Because of this, doctors will perform a gastrostomy tube insertion on her (probably Tuesday). This tube in the stomach will allow her to be fed directly. At first, Sierra will be on a continuous feed. After a while, the feedings will be farther apart.
-Sierra will remain in the hospital for 7-10 days after the surgery and then will be released if everything is fine.
-Rosetta will take Sierra to the hospital twice every week so the therapist can continue to train Sierra how to drink from a bottle. In addition, R will have more freedom to practice with Sierra at home.
PRAYER POINTS
-Pray that Sierra Rose will learn to drink from a bottle soon so that the gastrostomy tube can be removed.
-Pray that Sierra Rose will maintain her throat function. Even if the gastrostomy tube can't be removed soon, Sierra might be able to begin eating solid foods at the appropriate time if she is still able to swallow.
Thank you for your prayers. We really appreciate your intercession even if we haven't been able to reply to each one of you personally.
--MK
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