Angela Harlem
Jesus Online
It's been 39 days since my son was born, and 39 fun-filled days in the NICU. He was born at 32+2 weeks and weighed 8lbs 2 oz/3,680gm. He had 5 days of CPAP, dextrose infusion which led to a calcium burn which caused him to get mrsa/golden staph. He's got a problem with his left leg, starting with hip dysplasia, shortened limb, a smaller foot than the other and 4 toes which do not grow straight or flat, and 2 of them are fused. He's got a flow murmur which will correct with time and overall seems just fine, bar a few superficial issues (ie, his bung leg). He has been battling lowered oxygen levels and slowing heart rate, which is now what is keeping him in. He's supposed to grow out of it but he's term now, and is still having them. The doctors are a bit confused as to why. He was born early due to macrosomia, polyhydramnios and pre-eclampsia (sorry little guy, I did try!). I almost went to ICU myself after the caesar due to haemorrhaging but just as they arranged a transfer, it stopped. On the 2nd day I switched from an insulin infusion IV to my insulin pump, but my rates didn't change so during night obs a nurse noticed I was unresponsive and not really breathing properly. They made a MET call and after a while I regained consciousness, thinking I was somehow in England and how did I get there? Two nurses talked to me and both had English accents and I couldn't recall where I was so when they asked if they should call my husband, I blathered on about the time difference and what time was it in Australia, please? 
Ah well. I bit my tongue badly during this and it's only just healed now in the last couple of days. My chest was sore as I wasn't breathing and they'd started chest compressions before establishing what was wrong and beginning the oxygen. That really freaking hurts, I gotta say. I know you can break ribs and stuff and it's very ok, but bloody hell.
So it is now day 39, he's still in, still forgetting to breath occasionally. We're just waiting for him to stop the desats and bradys. Waiting, waiting.
Thanks for reading.
Ah well. I bit my tongue badly during this and it's only just healed now in the last couple of days. My chest was sore as I wasn't breathing and they'd started chest compressions before establishing what was wrong and beginning the oxygen. That really freaking hurts, I gotta say. I know you can break ribs and stuff and it's very ok, but bloody hell.So it is now day 39, he's still in, still forgetting to breath occasionally. We're just waiting for him to stop the desats and bradys. Waiting, waiting.
Thanks for reading.
Sending good vibes to you, your little one and all your little ones... 
