We found out this morning from Dr. Judge that Holland's latest echo shows that her ductus which was nearly closed the other day is now "wide open" and will need ligation surgery to be closed. We are a bit disappointed but not too surprised as this was always a possible outcome. We talked it over and decided that the best option for Holland is to have the procedure done quickly and get her back to St. Joe's asap. Children's Hospital in Detroit is able to take her today and perform the surgery tomorrow so we will be transferring her there this afternoon. Dr. Judge tells us that we should be confident that Holland will do well as she is in a better place healthwise than Eden was when she needed the surgery. Holland is just now starting to put on some weight and her feedings were increased to 4 CCs this morning. This may be a small setback for her as they will have to take her off the feedings and put her back on IV fluids.
Eden, on the other hand, is now doing well and catching up to her big sister. She has had no problems digesting her feedings of 1 CC every 3 hours and will be increased soon. She also had another head ultrasound today and is showing no change in the IVH, which is a good thing because it has not gotten worse. It seems like they keep passing the buck. If one is doing well the other is doing poorly. Hopefully that will change soon and both girls will show progress in the right direction and continue to grow.
Well that's all the news for today. I just want to say thank you everyone for all the love and support! We appreciate it more than words can say. Please continue to keep the girls in your thoughts and prayers as we approach this new bump in the road...
Monday, August 23, 2004
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We think of the Wright-Ericson clan daily! The website is wonderful and we appreciate all the updates. Hang in there. Love and best wishes from Vancouver.
I will definitely keep these amazing little girls in my thoughts and prayers. May the Universe bless and keep you and your family always.
My prayers are with you daily! Every day is another blessing! When the girls are starting school you can look back at all this and say "look how they've grown" and that will be a miracle to remember always. Best wishes to your family...
We pray everyday for you, tonight we'll be very specific for Holland and her surgery. Thanks for taking the time with this website. We check it daily and look forward to hearing Holland and Eden's progress. I especially enjoy the pics, but I look forward to seeing them in person. -All our love, Sara Ryan, Dominic, and Jace
You are all in my heart and thoughts, and I will especially be thinking positively tomorrow. I have faith in those little darlings!
Much love, Lisa
Dear John and Billie,
We love getting the updates from your website, we check it everyday to see how your baby girls are doing.
Keep your chin up, hang in there and know that many people are holding you and your babies up in prayer.
Holland and Eden are beautiful and have come a long way.
Charles and Stacey Robinette
Just wanting to send a quick note to let you all know that I think of you daily and love you dearly. I can't wait to see you all again in September. Much love, Jessie
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