Arabella was getting a heart echo this morning when we arrived. They were taking another look at her PDA.
The blood culture came back negative after 48 hours, so we've gotten the go-ahead for surgery, pending a few more quick blood tests this afternoon. If they go well (and they should), surgery will happen tomorrow.
I was expecting early next week, so this is a rather nice surprise. Apparently, Sick Kids had an open time slot for tomorrow so they called to ask if she's ready. Let's give this another shot, shall we?
We're slowly preparing ourselves mentally, again.
Belle went up 20 grams last night so she's sitting at 940 grams. Last Wednesday she was 920 before being transported to Sick Kids. It's exactly one week later and she's hovering around the same weight. That's what happens when there's a hint of an infection - feeds are held, antibiotics are administered, and a ton of tests end up tiring out your little one.
One step forward, two steps back.
It's a steady up-hill climb, but we're thrilled to be in this spot. There's so much hope for the future.
Arabella also received an IV line in her head last night since the one in her leg came out somehow. You can see it in today's picture. It looks a little strange, but it's completely normal. Veins in the head are the easiest to see since the skin on the scalp is thin, and they usually require the least number of attempts. Babies veins are so very small and fragile.
Little Ara is going to continue fighting with a new mascot in her corner, courtesy of our wonderful friends Jim and Lori 💗
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