My Amazing Journey part 9

 So the murmur was fixxed, but Sawyer came down with another infection. An infection for a baby his size is extremely deadly. The doctors were so very nurturing in calming our nerves with situations like this that occurred in the past with a positive outcome. Their bedside manner was kind, but straightforward. We didn't want things sugarcoated if they knew there was a negative outcome. The fact that they were able to cure this last infection was a positive thing.

 Getting back to the heart valve. As I was reading Lynn's notes and how the doctors were prepping us on what would take place for his surgury. I now realize how close it came to fruition. I now can't imagine him being up in the air in a helicopter and not neing able to enjoy the ride. The extreme danger of the transport. Pretty crazy once you think about it.

The great thing about this hospital was that the top floor was like a hotel. If I remember correctly  it cost maybe $25 a night. We spent many a night there. They also had the best cafeteria in the world. I can't say enough good things about how we were treated there. And being in the same building that Sawyer was in gave us peace of mind that we were there for him in body.

Just to give you a picture of how small he was. His feedings were 5ml that is equivelent to half a teaspoon. At almost a month we were happy to report that he weighed in at 1 pound 15 ounces.

 Now being the mother hen that my Lynny is she had to take the bull by the horns on one occasion. As I mentioned before, it was very important to be quiet in the room so as not to stimulate our little guy. Well one afternoon they transferred 2 little babies that definately had lung development. Even though they were on the oposite side of the room you could tell that Sawyer was annoyed by it. Lynn voiced her opinion and the babies were removed.

 At this point his oxygen level had increased from 34.5 to 46. We are at 100. Sawyer was improving, and getting srtonger with each new day.

I must also have to point out that Sawyer developed a hernia. Since he had no ligament development yet this was a common thing that they would continue to monitor.

 Even though Sawyer was doing great there were still situations that caused you to cautiously walk into the room when paying a visit. One such day his potasium level was down. Just to hear him cry for the first time since birth was more than a person could take. Lynn had a meltdown on this day. You just have to feel for him and all the crap that he had to go through. It was so much to take in and patience was very vital. It was trial upon trial. God was in control, teaching us what he was capable of but also working in us at the same time. My!!! What we have learned from this experience. I praise you my Lord!!