Friday, November 1, 2013

Serenity: 17 weeks (Corrected age: 1 week 2 days)

I apologize to everyone for the lack of update. I started to write one, and got distracted, never having completed it. 

To bring everyone up to speed, Serenity ended up needing a chest tube because the fluid in her chest continues to accumulate. As of now, they suspect the fluid to be a result of something called Chylothorax. (If you would like to know more about what that is, I would encourage you to do some research, as I am not completely sure myself what it is, in full.)

Because of the suspected Chylothorax, her feeding has been changed to a special formula called Monogen. The fats in it are different from breast milk and other formula. She seemed to be doing well on it, but as the volume of formula she was getting per hour increased she started having green spit up--a sign that her intestines are blocked again. So, for now, she is not eating. Again. 

One bit of good news, though, is that she is still on the Ram Cannula! And without the help of steroids this time! I am so proud of her! 

Thank you to everyone who has continued to stick through this with us. Thank you all for your continued support, love, and prayers, as always. 

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