Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Update on Faith and Makaila 11

The last 3 days have seen some improvements in Faith and Makaila's conditions. Three days ago, Makaila managed to remove her ventilator tube again, and so they decided to put her on CPAP. She has continued to do really well on CPAP and her reliance on it for oxygen is very minimal. She has had a few cuddles with Karyn and these have gone very well for Makaila and have been a huge highlight for Karyn, something she has really cherished. We are very encouraged and we just keep hoping and praying that she can stay on CPAP.

Faith is still on the oscillator, but she seems to be doing well on it. Her oxygen levels stay fairly level, she has been crashing far less, and really only needs to have her oxygen levels upped when she is handled. The goal with Faith is to wean her slowly off of the oscillator. This means gradually dropping the pressure, the breathing rate, and the oxygen level. Once she is less dependent on the oscillator, they will move her to CPAP. We are not sure how long this will take, but it will at least be days before she can be switched over. She has yet to be stable enough and long enough for Karyn to have a cuddle with her. We hope that in the next day or two, this will be able to happen.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

Blessings,

Graham

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

How wonderful to hear that the girls are continuing to stay stable and even improve! Karyn, what a blessing that you have been able to have more cuddles. We continue to think and pray for your family daily, sorry we haven't called. Please come by for dinner one night.
God bless,
Maxine, Don & Carrie

Anonymous said...

It's so good to know that they are coming along so well. Thanks for continueing to update us on the specifics.
Lots of love and prayers,
Angela, Kevin & Elijah

Aimee said...

we are continuing to pray for your family and specifically for faith and mikaila's lungs. our church family is praying too.

hoping with you,
lance and aimee odegard

Anonymous said...

We love the girls soooo much and are so happy to hear about their growth and improvements. Kar, it was so great to have a late night coffee with you :) We love you all very much...you're always in our hearts and prayers,
Love lots,
Heath, Barton and Emmy xo

Melissa said...

Thanks for the update...it is always refreshing to hear good news, it reminds us that the Lord is in control and that He is working in these precious lives...and in all of ours too, as we journey along side of you all! It was great having you and Isaiah at mom's group...you have been dearly missed. We look forward in seeing you soon! Our family continues to pray for the girls, and for you as you continue this journey, and make a point of sharing your story with others so they too may pray.
Blessings,

Anonymous said...

Hey you two, glad to hear that the little twins are continuing their journey of life. It's great to hear and see you're updates. Just got the blog from the Wiens'.

Sorry our conversation was cut short the other day Graham. We'll be in touch.

God's hand is on you and your children :).