This is Vera at her feisty best. The marathon crying continued today, from CICU to the high-dependency ward. Is she in pain? Is it because she hates being tied down (it's to prevent her from touching the lip wound)? Is she hot? Is she in an uncomfortable position? Does she want to be carried? We tried everything to no avail.Then, we felt her tummy and found it tight as a ball! Ah, the little girl's stomach was distended. This is supposed to be a result of fundoplication, but probably worsened by her non-stop crying. The minute we let out the air - it's call "venting", she stopped immediately. It's as if the pressure had been let out of the ball. Her tummy became soft again.
Ian said, "this is more stressful than at Special Care," referring to the early days when Vera was a newborn. Well, I'd trade this stress anytime for those doom-and-gloom days!
5 comments:
Thank God you found the source of sweet Vera's distress and pain.
I just love her fiestiness. What a beautiful baby. She sure is thriving and things will only get better from here.
It looks like the worst is over. You two are such wonderful parents. It is a joy to follow Vera's story and witness your unconditional love for her.
Barb
www.anniefarlow.com
what a little fighter! so glad that vera seems to be getting better. how long does she have to keep her hands away from her mouth? i think that, above everything else, would drive kaiya absolutely nuts! it's great to hear that vera is getting closer to coming home.
I am going to attempt to make another post. For some reason I thought I had but it doesn't show up. I am glad there is progress with Vera. She just looks so healthy. I am glad she has a way to vent and make her feel better. AGain, thank you for the update and hoping you and Ian can get the much needed rest.
Just 3 days more on the hand splints. She should be much happier once they are gone, so she can go back to finger sucking. Thanks all for checking in on her!
Praying Vera!!! Poor girlie!! I bet that was horrible on Momma and daddy and you too all that crying..get better honey! Praying in Texas:)
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