May 28, 11PM
Update...
Chase continues to struggle a bit with the bubble CPAP. His oxygen saturation level is still all over the place, but his heart rate no longer drops suddenly. This is very good. Watching his oxygen rate yo-yo is one thing, but seeing his heart rate fall from 180 to 70 in a space of 45 seconds causes undue stress on our own hearts. Because of his struggles, he hasn't gained much weight as he is busy burning calories wrestling with the CPAP. But overall the doctor is very pleased with Chase. Again, he tells us not to worry about the CPAP. All of this is normal and will pass as he gets older. Our prayer? Get older Chase, get older!! Eating? Up to 6.5 cc/hour; still at max according to his weight.
Charissa may be heading to a milestone very soon! Tonight the doctor is taking out her arterial line. This means that her bloodpressure is stabilizing and they no longer have to monitor her bloodpressure directly! They'll just use a miniaturized cuff (really cute). By Friday, they think they will be able to take out the remainder of her IVs for various fluids. So what am I saying? By Friday, Charissa could have NO IVS in her fragile little body. What does that mean? Her risk for any bloodstream infections goes down dramatically!! Her cortisone (or cortisol) level is still 3 times the normal. The doctor will reduce this 15% every 3 days... ...so in about 2 weeks she'll be off of it completely.... Longterm affects should be minimal. As for her breathing, she's been a champ, steady & solid. Weight? She's 1.09 KG (~2 lbs. 6.4 oz.) She's catching up to Chase who is still around the same weight as the last couple of days, 1.12 KG (~2lbs. 7.5 oz). Eating? Up to 4.5 cc/hour. She should be at max feed by the end of this week!
Overall, by the end of their 5 weeks of life, Chase & Charissa should be out of 'super-critical condition.' 1. Off of blood pressure meds. 2. Off the respirator. 3. benign head ultrasounds. They will most likely live in this world with us : ) We are thankful, but we remember they are still in the NICU, i.e. intensive care! They are still in 'critical condition.' Although the risk of a fast moving infection has been reduced, we still have a long road ahead of us. Chase & Charissa will be in the NICU at least through August, and maybe longer. But we thank Lord for his mercy thus far.
The Lord gives & the Lord takes away, but may the name of the Lord be praised!
Loving Our Lives,
Choi Family
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Wonderful news, you guys! Clearly Chase and Charissa are brave and strong fighters with tenacious, bulldog-like spirits... and the hand of God plainly rests upon them. It's going to be a particular delight to watch these two grow up... they're going to forces to be reckoned with! I suspect God's going to use their might for some amazing things.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -- Jeremiah 29:11
so very exciting to hear pastor young~ =)
Everyday I look forward to hearing about your precious ones. Thank you so much for keeping us updated! And I'm so happy they're doing better little by little everyday. So how are you and Yuran samoneem doing? Are you guys getting any rest?
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