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In the race of life, God our heavenly Father has come alongside us through the person of the Holy Spirit. And

~when we think we can't go one more step,

~when the race becomes painful beyond endurance,

~when our hearts feel heavy,

~when our minds become dull,

~when our spirits are burned out,

we have the comforter who comes alongside us, puts His everlasting arms around us, and gently walks with us.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Attitude Adjustment

I might need an attitude adjustment when this blog is over. I have to be honest, today was not great. Kaylan is sick again. She received blood transfusion number FOUR today because her blood count was very low. Additionally, some lab work came back with elevated white blood cell counts which indicates another infection has set in. So, they started her on 7-10 days worth of antibiotics. Since they took her PICC line out yesterday, they had to stick her in two places to administer fluids, IVs and blood. Of course, they couldn't feed her all day either while doing a blood transfusion. She's anemic (due to prematurity), and they also put something in her throat that goes down to her tummy called a repogle (not sure if I'm spelling that right). The repogle is supposed to suck out any air/gas from her tummy because her tummy is really irritated right now. They are also concerned that she may have an urinary tract infection. They won't really know what's going on for a few days until further labs and cultures come back. On top of all this, we had a nurse today that we had never had before and well....I didn't like her. In fact, I had to submit a complaint tonight about her so I could make sure that she wouldn't be caring for our babies anymore. I won't get into all the details about why I didn't like her, but basically, she stressed me out and added anxiety to my already emotional state with everything going on with Kaylan. So, how's that for a Wednesday? I know it could be worse. Like I said, I probably need an attitude adjustment. It just goes back to the fact that when they have a good day, I have a good day. When they don't, I don't, and I didn't. I'll end this blog tonight with GOOD news though. Dylan is still doing fabulous! He is 3 lbs and 14 oz now! Just 2 oz away from 4 pounds! Woo hoo!


No pictures tonight. Didn't really take any today. Please, PLEASE pray for Kaylan to respond well to the blood transfusion and the antibiotics. She's such a fighter, but man it is so hard to see her with all these IV's etc in her hand and leg. I hate it.

Oh yeah, maybe pray for my attitude. ;)
Nighty night.

7 comments:

Hillary- Landon and Reagan's mommy said...

Just said a prayer for all of you, asked the Lord to surround all of you with white light and to put his healing hands on Kaylan and Dylan. Lifting you up in prayer daily! Hang in there.

Gina said...

When Isaiah talks about renewing our strength, there's an implication that along the journey, we WILL stumble, fall, get worn out, want to give up, and feel like we just can't take any more!

I know you are SO there! Still continuously lifting you and Kaylan, Dylan and Landon up for strength and healing!

Much love,
Gina

Julie R said...

I hate that you had a rough day and I'm praying that today is better for all of you. I think you will find that your ups and downs will be directly tied to their ups and downs for many many years. Motherhood is not for the faint of heart, but there's nothing better!

Love you

Kim Johnson said...
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Kim Johnson said...

sorry you had a tough day...even though I haven't written on the blogs or called, I read it every day and have been praying every day for Kaylan and Dylan (with the kids & Preston of course!) Know we love you and I feel for you. :) Praying for Kaylan to get over the infection and take to the transfusion. She is a fighter!! xoxo

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear about your bad day. I'll be praying for lil miss. Love you guys!

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