Premature Apnea

May 26, 12PM

Went to see the kids early this morning. We witnessed both of them as they began to 'desat,' i.e. stop breathing. It was a nerve racking experience, but again the doctor says its quite normal.

The problem is not with their lungs but with their brains. They are not mature enough to tell the lungs, "hey! Keep breathing!" Doctor says not until their original term date will the brain-respiratory connection be mature.

Update...

Chase continues to increase his feedings, 6.3 cc/hour. He won't need a head ultrasound this week, since the bleeding is resolving itself. We're just waiting for him to get bigger & stronger...

Charissa is growing! She's 2 lbs. 7 oz. Her feeding will be increased to 4 cc/hour. If all goes well she'll reach her maximum feed in 2-3 days. Then they'll be able to take out her IV lines. Her cortisone is being slowly weaned. We are praying for 1. No infection. 2. All her IV lines will be gone by the end of the week!

Hope you are all having a blessed Memorial Day.

Waiting On The Lord,
Choi Family