To those affected by a heart defect:

Sick Baby

January 6, 2007 at 6:07 pm by Mom & Dad

We posted yesterday that Haven was not holding down much in her stomach. Last evening and through the night that situation did not improve. That along with some stool issues she has been having has caused the doctors to believe that she may have some digestive issues or even have contracted a sickness. They have done some tests to try and narrow down the problem. Unfortunately, those tests take up to three days to obtain results. Poor Haven was feeling so bad due to her body being in a constant state of heaving and having bowel movements that they sedated her this morning so she wouldn’t have to be awake. This, in turn, has put coming off the ventilator and any other heart-healing progress on hold until these issues are resolved. The doctors say this can be any number of problems, and they are trying to narrow it down to know the best way to treat her. We hope that this sickness isn’t too serious because babies with Hypoplastic Left Heart don’t handle being sick very well. We’ll keep you posted as we find out more.

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  1. Grandma M Says:

    Sorry to hear Little Haven isn’t feeling well. Will continue to pray for her and You (jeremey & Alison. LOve Grandma

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