I know that we have said this before but we sincerely appreciate everyone's prayers and support. Words cannot express how much it means to us. Tessa is progressing so well. She is no longer on any sedation or pain medication. Her feedings of breast milk with HMF(Human Milk Fortifier) are up to 4.3ml per hour. This is over 20 teaspoons per day. Full feedings for her size is 6ml per hour and if all goes well she will reach this goal in the next couple of days. They are taking her off the hyperal liquid nutrition today which means that she will be getting all of her calories from breast milk.
Our prayers at the moment are that Tessa will be able to come off the CPAP soon. The high flow nasal cannula will be so much more comfortable for her. She also had a blood test last night and she is anemic with a low hematocrit level. She may need another blood transfusion but we pray that the epo (erythropoietin) will begin working soon so that she will start producing enough of her own blood cells. God answers prayer.
1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Leaps and Bounds
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We are continuing our prayers for Tessa and Mommy and Daddy. I am so happy to hear she is doing well.
Brandey
I am so glad to hear that Tessa is continuing to progress so well. I pray for her to be able to get off of the CPAP soon. Praise God for answered prayers!
Love you guys,
Melissa
We are so happy to read more wonderful news! Everyone is praying for all 3 of you! Hopefully soon she will be able to get off the CPAP. She truly is a blessing from above, she has shown that over and over and over endlessly. Please know that you all are thought of all day and night everyday! Sending hugs and all our love!
Misti
It's so wonderful that Tessa is progressing so well. Hopefully she will get off the CPAP soon. I'm sure she will be more comfortable and you all will be able to see more of her beautiful face. It was great to see you guys this weekend and meet little Tessa. She is a beautiful little girl!!!
Love
Shelly
I'm thrilled that Tessa is doing so well. I know in my heart she will get stronger and stronger each and every day. I will continue to pray for her and also for you both.
Love,
Dorie
We are also continuing to pray for all 3 of you. She is looking healthier in these pictures. Looks as though she is growing.God does answer prayers so do not lose faith she will be off the CPAP soon.
Love
Tracy
Hooray for more good news! Thank God for the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, NNPs, and PHARMACISTS.
Her cheeks are filling out; they are screaming to be pinched :-)
She's perfect.
Nurse Kristie
David and I are so glad to hear that Little Tessa is progressing well. Nancy, keep that "mommy milk" coming. Tessa, keep eating good for your parents! Please don't get discouraged, Tessa will hopefully get off the CPAP soon! I know that it must get hard to keep seeing your Tessa so uncomfortable. God knows best! We will continue to pray for ya'll!
How great it is to see such a wonderful update. I am really
anxious to see Tessa's beautiful little face soon without the CPAP.
I am so glad that Shelly was able
to be there with you three over the
weekend and share in your joy.
Love to all three and more tomorrow,
Bev
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