5.22.2009

A Bit of Good News

I just spoke with Shane and he seemed pretty encouraged by some news he had gotten from a Neonatologist. It seems like everyone is quite pleasantly surprised by Avery's endurance and strength.

Her ECMO support has been weaned down to a moderate level, so she is doing quite a bit of work on her own. She is still battling pulmonary hypertension, but that is pretty much the norm for babies with CDH.

The doctor said he has only seen one other baby survive under the circumstances that Avery has, but he is quite optimistic about her strength and says they plan to take things one day at a time. There is talk of trying to take her off of ECMO in three days to a week.

So, it's good news today. Avery is kickin' butt and takin' names!!! Bless her sweet, little heart.

Keep up the prayers!

10 comments:

  1. Praise God!! That is awesome news!!

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  2. Can you hear me shouting Yippee!!! Way to go God! Way to go Avery!

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  3. I think she loves her daddy and big sister so much that she's fighting hard and I think she's fighting so hard because she's just like her mommy - one really tough cookie! You keep fighting sweetness and we'll keep praying!

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  4. Auntie SusanMay 22, 2009

    Auntie Susan says "keep on kickin butt Avery girl!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. This is wonderful news....keep "kickin butt" Avery!! She is a fighter and one determined little girl. Praying for you Avery!! Hope you have another good day.

    Thinking of you, Tracy

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  6. AnonymousMay 22, 2009

    Wohooo....way to go Avery!

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  7. AnonymousMay 22, 2009

    Love hearing good news! Keep it up Avery!

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  8. so glad for a good update!

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  9. Praying for your family.

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  10. Averyo you are a Warrior Princess. Keep fighting! we are praying for you.

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