And the results are good: Camden has a Class 1 brain bleed.
Basically there is a scale of brain bleeds of 0-4. Class 1-2 are minor and will often resolve themselves. Class 3-4 are major and require a shunt to remove the excess fluid. With the nature of Camden's birth, she was expected to have a major bleed. The doctor and the nurse were both surprised at how minor the bleed was. The doctors also did not notice any significant problems with the brain otherwise. There is still a small chance there is some damage based on the lack of O2 for the period of time after birth, but this is a major step in the right direction for Camden.
Also for the first time last night they were able to turn down her blood pressure medication. Her blood pressure is actually too high. Now she is still on a fairly high level of blood pressure medication, but for the first time we are able to wen the medication slightly.
The next small milestone is the blood culture to confirm if the Strep bacteria has been eliminated, which we should find out tonight/tomorrow. Other than that, we are on the long road of lung development. So far this has been a series of small victories as we turn down the ventilator and the O2 levels since she is able to pick up more and more of the load on her own.
Camden is also becoming more responsive each day. When Cary and I go in to do care, take her temperature and change the diaper, she has opened her eyes and moved her arms more.
There is still a very long road ahead. She still needs a lot of support, but every little step ahead is a small victory.
Paul
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Amen! You guys have experienced the BIG ways that God wants us to trust him! What a testament to his grace and mercy :) Hopefully we will be able to come visit soon.
Paul..we met Cary at her grandparents home during our weekly bible study...Camden is receiving prayers from all over this community...we all think of her as our angel to watch over...so Know... that a moment doesn't go by that someone isn't praying for her and her family.
God Bless You all...susie & steve congdon
Hi Paul, Cary and Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are going out to you, your family and the doctors and hospital staff assisting you. It sounds like things are progressing slowly, but on purpose.
Love to you all,
Aunt Paula, Cousins Karen, Becca and Matt
To Cary, Paul and Family:
All your friends at M & T Bank are praying for all of you. We keeping looking at the blog several times a day for updates. Camden is a beautiful little girl with alot of support and love behind her. The journey will be long, but with each small step achieved that is positive, the journey will take no time at all. Hang in there!:) We Love You.
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