Wednesday, September 17, 2008

September 17, 2008 4:20 p.m.

Good afternoon! Although Laurie is having a good day, today has also brought about many important decisions about her care that Todd and I are having to make via phone calls! The retinal specialist did do another eye exam on Laurie late last night and called me to discuss treatment options for ROP (retinopathy of prematurity). After faxing over more information for me to read and discuss with Todd, he will be coming over to do another eye exam and possibly do treatment tonight. This will make her third eye exam in three days. Our treatment options are laser surgery or an injection of avastin into her eyes. Not only do we have further questions about the treatment options, but also concerns about the possibility of the treatment causing her to regress with breathing and feeding. As we have learned from the past few weeks, one procedure or change can affect many other areas of Laurie's care. We are trying to weigh all the options and make the best decisions for Laurie now and for her future health! Please pray specifically for wisdom as we make these decisions about treatment, Laurie's doctors as they perform the procedure tonight or tomorrow, and that treatment will stop the progression of abnormal blood vessels while limiting vision loss.

Laurie is still taking 35 cc every 3 hours and taking three feeds by bottle each day. She gained an ounce last night and weighs 4 lbs. 3 oz. She is still on 26%-30% oxygen in the OE.

Love to all!
Todd, Leah, Cole, and Laurie

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praying God's peace, wisdom, and guidance as you make these pertinent decisions for sweet Laurie. I am certain He will reveal a clear plan of action!

Much love,
Natasha and family

Nancy S said...

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let
him ask of God, who gives to ALL
LIBERALLY and without reproach, and
IT WILL BE GIVEN TO HIM. But let
him ask in faith, with no doubting,
for he who doubts is like a wave of
the sea driven and tossed by the
wind." James 1: 5-6. We all know
your faith. Remember to go with the
peace. His peace will wash over you
when you have the right decision.
If you don't feel the peace, wait
on Him to show you the way to go.
And remember that God will help
her deal with any seeming setbacks
on her way to good vision. Is there
anything too hard for God? You'll
be in my heart and prayers as you
go over this next hurdle and arrive
victorious on the other side.
love, Nancy

Rhonda said...

HELLO!
I'M PRAYING FOR LAURIE ANNE
EYES AND FOR YOU AND TODD
THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE
RIGHT DECISION AND HER EYES
WILL BE ALRIGHT.PLEASE GIVE HER A KISS AND HUG FOR
ME LOVE YOU AND TODD VERY MUCH AND YOU KNOW I LOVE LAURIE ANNE(BABY DOLL) VERY MUCH
LOVE YA
AUNT RHONDA