Back in the NICU

Sorry, it has been a few days. We have been very busy . . . .

We ran into some complications on Sunday and Monday that landed us back in the NICU. We are on our way to recovery again, but still need to receive some answers as to why and how we got into her condition. Basically Alyssa was given too many fluids which decreased her sodium levels to a dangerous level. She developed fluid on her lungs which caused her respiratory issues and then on Monday she started to have seizures. Not good things. . . .once we were able to have a nurse few her seizures they acted quickly in getting them under control in the NICU. We now have Alyssa's sodium levels to a normal level. But still have not received answers as to how the doctor's put her in this situation.

More to come. . . .

Onto some goods news. . . .SHE POOPED!!!! We had a small amount of poop, but non the less it was poop. Alyssa's tube was taken off suction and is now on gravity, so this will hopefully cause her bowel to move the bile through her intestines and she will continue to poop. If everything continues to go well, we will be able to start feeding her. It will be a long slow process, but she will finally receive her first feeding.

Take care,
Kim, Alyssa and NJ