Today has been a busy day for Ms. Arlyn, this morning they confirmed that the placement of her umbilical line was a little low and decided to place a PICC line or a line that would go in her arm or groin that would give them central access which will be better for her heart and prostaglandin medication. They attempted twice at the bedside without success and even though she received fentenyl and versed to help her relax the little fighter that she is really wasn't having it. By this afternoon I have talked to cardiology and the plan thus far because she is doing so well is to likely to wait until her due date ( March 8th) and allow her to grow prior to surgery. Of course if she takes a turn for the worse or is in need of intervention more quickly the plan will change. Discussions with the surgeon, cardiology and the entire NICU team will take place on thursday at conference so we may see a change in plan at that time. I appreciate all of the family and friend support, love and compassion that everyone has shown our family and prayed for our family. It is 4pm and she is headed to IR for her pick line please keep her in your thoughts and prayers and new posts will happen frequently.
Mommy and Daddy are doing fine at the hospital and realizing how difficult it is to have a baby and have to make an appointment to go see her. Mommy has started to produce colostrum and the baby is able to be swabbed with the breast milk in hopes that after the procedure today she will be able to have her first skin to skin contact.
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