Emily's right eye is worse. The dr thinks she is facing retinal detachment (blindness) if we don't attack it aggressively. They want to move Emily to a hospital in Pasadena or Long Beach where there is a retinal specialist (her dr is an neonatal eye specialist so apparently he is even more specialized)...and they may need to use a drug that is approved for adults but that there is little data on for infants. I know this is very fast but her problem is very aggressive and they are trying to save her sight. She may be moved as early as tomorrow or sometime this weekend.
Please pray for us as we make decisions about things we know nothing about yet will deeply impact the future of our daughter. At this point, we need to trust the drs so pray for wisdom for them. And obviously, pray for Emily...the transport, her eyes, that all the other issues she is dealing with will not flare up while this is going on, and that she will feel an extra sense of God's spirit...that she will never feel alone. A smaller but important prayer would be the location. I have family in Pasadena and could go stay with them while this is happening but if she goes to Long Beach, I won't be able to see her at all.
She went down on her vent today and so finally got back to pre-surgery levels...before this...
The life and adventures of two former MK's...and their new additions. Our first daughter was born full-term on Jan 19, 2009 and 10 short months later, our micro-preemie was born Nov 6, 2009 at 24w3d and 1 pound 6 ounces. Read her story and our journey below.
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Oh my. We will continue to pray for Emily and for ALL of you!
Micah and Becky ~ In a day and age when babies are readily "disposed of" if they present an inconvenience to the parents,it does my heart good to know you're faithfully praying for Emily and fighting for her best good! Charlie and I will join you in praying for God's wisdom and peace for both of you, His protection over little Emily Grace, and His perfect orchestration for when and where the eye surgery will take place. ~ "I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will NOT be shaken." (Psalm 16:8)
We will be praying Becky and Micah!!!
Praying for you all--may the Lord sustain all of you and give you strength for each day.
Wow! We have been praying lots, and will continue to do so! Especially as you make these important decisions with the Dr.'s! Also praying that all the traveling goes well for her. God knows what He's doing, by giving you great Dr.'s, that are taking good care of her!
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