Yesterday afternoon we got the results back from the follow up cranial ultrasound. Camden's brain bleed has increased to a class 2 on the right side of the brain and a class 3 on the left. A class 3 is defined by swelling of the ventricle as a result of the bleed. Her swelling is slight and is only very distinguishable since we have a previous ultrasound to compare it with. Right now there are no corrective actions the doctors can take, we just have to wait and see. If the swelling gets bad enough, which is noticed by an increase in head size or swelling of the soft spot in her head, they may have to consider surgery to install a shunt in her head to relieve the cranial pressure.
Here is an article about this problem, specifically IVH.
This is a slow moving problem and not an immediate threat to her, but can have some significant longterm effects. Needless to say, it is tough news to take.
Sometimes it is hard to see her. With the muscle relaxant she is taking, we don't get to see her move or react to us and there are so many problems that we just know about but can't do anything about but wait for her body to heal itself.
So far, she is steady, we just have to keep watching her and helping her body heal. This is the hardest thing I have ever done, and there is nothing I can do...
Paul
2 comments:
Paul and Cary, please remember there are a lot of people praying for Camden. We hate being so far away, but we know God is watching over your tiny baby girl.
xoxorhonda
Paul and Cary,
You are doing the best that you possibly can. We are praying as much as ever for you and Camden, wishing her strength and the hope you need to pull through.
Love,
Mollie and Todd
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