We checked in on Tessa during the night and she had a good night. Her oxygen saturation and blood pressure remained stable. We spoke with Dr. Hoffman this morning and he is pleased with her vitals. He does not plan to make any changes to her treatment today.
Tessa had a full body x-ray this morning. This allows the doctors to look at her edema, arterial line and catheter placement. Everything looked good. Her lactic acid level is still high but is slowly decreasing along with her liver enzyme levels. She is urinating some but hopefully her urine output will increase over time. This will help her eliminate the excess lactic acid. She is no longer receiving any sedation but is still very sleepy. Continue to rest little girl.
We are staying on course in running our ECMO marathon. Thanks to everyone here involved in Tessa's care. God is guiding the way.
Psalm 31:3
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Staying the Course
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Praise God for a good report. I will continue to pray that Tessa will stay "on track." May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, Anthony and Nancy.
TO GOD ALL THE GLORY !! :)
Thanks for the good news.
Love you guys!
Patty
We are all so thankful that Tessa had a good night. We are praying for many more!
Baby Joey's family
We thank the Lord for a good report. We pray this is a new journey for Tessa to recovery and to go home with her Mommy and Daddy that are so proud and love her so much.
We continue in prayer. Hold fast to the faith!
Praise God for this wonderful report! Slow and steady! "Stay strong Baby Tessa, stay strong. We love you!" We know that God will continue his work and the healing that Little Tessa needs. We pray that he also will continue to comfort mommy and daddy and provide them with lots of rest and peace in their hearts! Our prayers continue and will not stop; day and night, night and day! Keep up the good work Woodyard family, we know that you can do it! Sending all our love, thoughts, prayers, hugs and kisses!
Misti, Mike, Meg, Cody, Morgan and Connor!
We thank God that Tessa had a good night last night. We are sorry to hear that she has alot of Edema. We hope that Tessa has a good day today and that her edema will get better soon. We also will pray for her body x-ray that everything will come out ok. We will be thinking and praying for ya'll throughout the day. We will check on ya'll later on today. We love you. Hugs and Kisses little Tessa.
Joya, David & Family
I am glad to hear she had a good night. We continue to keep all three of you in our hearts and our prayers.
Brandey
I am glad that Tessa is stable that means alot! I just wanted you to know that we are praying every waking moment for her healing. Just know that we are only a phone call away. The three of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys..
we are all greatful that your little girl is doing good. with God's help she will contiue to get better and one day soon she will be at home with you!
we are all praying,
Karly
Please keep the candles burning for Tessa. They only burn for 48 hours. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=tessa
Thank God for some good news!! Keep on "chuggin'" little one.
what great news that Tessa had a good night....take one step at a time..they may be ity bity steps-but at least they are steps...we worry about the three of you constantly day and night--anxiously waiting for updates on the website--last night I took some time and started reading the site again from day 1--reading and crying..staring at her picture again and again....Tessa has overcome so much since she has been brought into this world--the love and support from others and from her parents is amazing..she is being prayed for by people that don't even know her...the power of prayer is so strong -- everyday I am ask "HOW IS TESSA?" friends,neighbors, co-workers and even people that are relatives and friends of friends are asking about Tessa...well I just want to wish you sweet dreams and hope the three of you get a good nights sleep tonight..and remember--you can never say to many prayers..
love to all and good night..:)
xxxoooxxx
aunt gogo
Thanks to God for a positive report. Tessa is making baby steps towards getting better. I continue to pray for the three of you throughout the day and night.
Jennifer (Dani Jo's aunt)
So glad to hear that Tessa had a good night. We will keep praying.
We were so glad to see you all yesterday. May God Bless you.
Kay
GoD of Grace and God of Glory, I come to you standing on your word to petition for you child, Tessa. Father, in MATTHEW 7:7 Jesus taught "Ask and it will be given to you." Matthew 7:11 "How much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" John 14:14 :"You may ask me for anything in my name." John 16:24" Until now, you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you shall receive and you joy will be complete."John 15 :7 "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you." James 1:5 "If any one lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who generously gives to all without finding fault,and it will be given to him" James 4:2 You do not have, because you do not ask God. " That is your word.I believe every word is true. Lord have mercy. Help her. Touch her with your Healing Hands. Matthew, Mark and Luke all tell the story of Jesus healing the man with the withered hand. Touch Tessa's fingers and toes and restore them. I ask because I know you are able and because this will bring You glory,Lord, for every one to see Your wonderful works perfomed.Tnank you for your faithfulness, the strength you've give Tessa thus far, for your word , the psalms, and for being who You are,
Oh Tessa, to know her is to love her. You all at Brenners are in for a treat when you get to know her. Before her eye surgery, she could take all of her bottles, she passed her car seat test, she was nursing from her mother. She smiled. She liked to have her head rubbed. She like to be held for a snuggle after her feedings. She was very vigorous and strong; very full of life. Even during the last week before the transfer to Brenners, when she would open her eyes ,her nurses would always, "She still in there." My reason for telling you people at Brenners all this is because Tessa is worth it.We all at the NICU miss her very much.
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