This post title says it all. Micah's LIFE was SAVED twice yesterday. We owe it all to two of our TEAM 4 nurses, Lauren and Tara. We REALLY don't know how to thank them, there is NOTHING we could gift them that could equate to what they have done for us.
There is nothing worse than seeing someone fighting for their life let alone your own little helpless newborn. We witnessed Lauren and Tara reviving our little girl, yes I said "reviving." I know, it's still not REAL to me either but what is real is our baby girl breathing again.
I thought it would never happen.
When we arrived yesterday around 9am she had already been revived once. We were very upset that we were not there to be with Micah during that critical time. However, after witnessing the 2nd event we were glad we didn't have to watch her suffer twice. It was absolutely horrible to see her struggle for just 1 simple breath that we all take for granted every second of every day. Again Micah is teaching us another lesson: Hug the ones you love NOW because you have no idea when they will be taken from you. This was such a close call for us and every day now is a HUGE success in my eyes. We are so lucky to be able to have her "soulful" eyes staring right back at us. (one of my friends mentioned that Micah has such deep soulful eyes and it was such a great way to describe them- Thanks Voula)
Momma's never letting go......
These two episodes were caused by excess fluid in the back of her throat that ended up blocking her airway. We think she was pooling her saliva(because she can't swallow strong enough) and then she refluxed and the combination of both was deadly. After Micah's two episodes the doctors and nurses decided to put her on SIPAP, which is basically a very strong dose of oxygen flowing through her nose in order to expand her lungs. This will keep her airway open and it will push any fluid back down her throat or out through her mouth. Keep in mind we suction her mouth every hour to help her handle her saliva. She is already HIGH MAINTENANCE...LOL!
This is what the SIPAP looks like. Of course, Micah makes this ugly apparatus look so cute. I love her. She looks like a little baby rhino or unicorn. ADORBS!
Happy 1 Month to Micah!!!
We will make her pay when she gets older for giving us a
heart attack and lots of gray hair on her 1 month birthday....lol
We are waiting to hear what the next step is in order to prevent these episodes from happening again. For the time being the SIPAP will keep her safe but we REALLY REALLY need her to start swallowing stronger. So please say some prayers in hopes that this will happen sooner than later.
We REALL REALLY Heart Micah!
oh guys, i can only begin to imagine what your last month has been like. I am thinking of you! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristine! I saw you shared my blog on your FB page, thank you so much. The more people praying the BETTER! x0x0x
DeleteThis just brought tears to my eyes!!! God bless u two!! You r very strong people and god bless Micah!!! Thinking of u guys every day and praying she gets strong enough and healthy enough to make it home
ReplyDeleteSoon. I read all of your blogs to see how well Micah is progressing, and I must say u r one strong woman/mommy and Micah has got to be so proud of who her mommy is. :)))
Prayers your way!!!! Xoxo
Thanks Keri! We are so very thankful for your prayers!!!!
DeleteOh Michelle! I'm sending lots of love and prayers to Micah, you,and Turner! I miss my RV fam and I want nothing but happiness for all of you guys!!
ReplyDelete-Hewitt
Hey Hewitt,
DeleteWe miss you too. Thanks for reaching out! It means the world to us =)
Thanks girl
xoxoxo
M&B-
ReplyDeleteI cant being to tell you how much my heart goes out to the both of you. I live your moments over and over every second past and present. Some good and some I'd like to forget. But there is one thing that is so important to remember, YOU are MICAH'S VOICE. YOU were chosen as her parents because YOU are the best at loving and caring and giving all your heart and soul. Her lessons are endless, for you and everyone around you. She is here to touch many lives as she has done already. And,seriously, those lips.....i could eat her up!!!! Shush, you are so driven and have an incredible spirit that i can see it in those little eyes already. WE heart Micah too!
BIG hugs!!!
Jil Grahl
I LOVE her lips too! Thanks for those amazing words Jil!
DeleteHey Michelle just wanted to send some extra prayers your way this AM from the Petras family. I shared your blog on FB and know a lot of people are praying for a speedy recovery for your little angel.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! It means a lot that you've reached out to us =)
DeleteBill and Michelle,
ReplyDeleteJust want you to know that you and your sweet baby girl are in our prayers. There are no words that can really help.
I believe that Prayer is the only answer. And we will be praying until you sweet little girl comes home. So glad you have each other and a very strong support system, that is so important.
Thank You Sandie! I hear you are one of Bill's oldest friends, it's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much for supporting us we don't know what we'd do without all your prayers.
DeleteI am in awe of the strength of that little Angel!!! The three of you are so blessed to have each other! You are forever in my prayers and heart! You must just want to hold her and never let go! With all she is going through she continues to look so peaceful in her sleep! Prayers with every breath I take for every breath for Micah! Love you all!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! My mom always says, "' I just want to put her in my purse and take her home!" LOL.... I don't care where she is as long as I can be right next to her.
DeleteThanks again
xoxo