Please help a preemie

[2bliss]

Hey 2bliss

My Dad showed me this. and I will pray for Karmi. I was born prem 14 years ago in Cape Town and weighed 780g and gave my parents a very hard time just like Karmi. Us prems are real fighters so I know she will be ok. I gave my parents all sorts of scares and made them grey. i was in ICU for 3 months and i was deaf, but have cochlear implants now. I was SA MTB champ in 2014 and now live in New Zealand and just came 3rd in Auckland school series so prems go on to do great things. Sending hugs to Karmi from one prem to another.

Emma

Mods, why is there no button for "super like"?

 

Emma, you are a special miracle. Thank you for taking the time to share your inspirational story. It means a lot! The fact that you are healthy and even doing so well in MTB championships is truly remarkable. You keep riding like you stole it, okay?

[2bliss]

Karmi did not have a good night. Three times both sats and heart rate dropped alarmingly. The cardiologist is inserting a central line now.

[Andrew Steer]

Karmi did not have a good night. Three times both sats and heart rate dropped alarmingly. The cardiologist is inserting a central line now.

Keep fighting precious thing - sending all my strength and love that way 

[Escapee..]

How is bunny doing?

[2bliss]

How is bunny doing?

 

No improvement.  A lot of big scares.  I ask all of you to understand if I don't share too many details right now.  Rest assured that I will post as soon as there is any improvement.  Thank you for asking though.  I know it is because you are worried.  We are too.

[2bliss]

The first glimmer of hope.  Bunny is marginally more stable right now.  She has received a blood transfusion, is on a whole cocktail of antibiotics, as well as a special type of ventilator meant to keep her oxygenated whilst doing less damage than a regular ventilator.  I gather they will try to clear some of the infection to improve her condition and then proceed to additional treatments.

[Robbie Stewart]

Go Bunny! You will win this fight, girl. We are all praying for you.

[the nerd]

Fight little baby fight!

[2bliss]

I am ecstatic to report that, for the past few hours, Bunny has still been critical but stable at last.  Her sats are now relatively good, as is her heart rate and blood pressure.  She is on more meds than I can remember the names of, but the combo they have now seems to be working.

 

It was really touch-and-go during the night and early today, so there really is no way to describe the relief.  Thank you, each and every one, for all the posts, messages, prayers and good wishes.  A special thanks to young Miss Emma who wrote from New Zealand.  Messages of hope are a great comfort to parents during those times that cause them to sprout grey hairs overnight.

[Robbie Stewart]

Super news 2Bliss. Our prayers are being heard. Awesome awesome awesome news. Thanks for updating us all. We keep praying.

[Gen]

I am ecstatic to report that, for the past few hours, Bunny has still been critical but stable at last. Her sats are now relatively good, as is her heart rate and blood pressure. She is on more meds than I can remember the names of, but the combo they have now seems to be working.

 

It was really touch-and-go during the night and early today, so there really is no way to describe the relief. Thank you, each and every one, for all the posts, messages, prayers and good wishes. A special thanks to young Miss Emma who wrote from New Zealand. Messages of hope are a great comfort to parents during those times that cause them to sprout grey hairs overnight.

What a relief to hear that.

 

I hope she just goes from strength to strength

 

That little one is such a fighter.

[Benjamin]

Fantastic news Karmi. Hang in there brave little one.

[Andrew Steer]

I am ecstatic to report that, for the past few hours, Bunny has still been critical but stable at last.  Her sats are now relatively good, as is her heart rate and blood pressure.  She is on more meds than I can remember the names of, but the combo they have now seems to be working.

 

It was really touch-and-go during the night and early today, so there really is no way to describe the relief.  Thank you, each and every one, for all the posts, messages, prayers and good wishes.  A special thanks to young Miss Emma who wrote from New Zealand.  Messages of hope are a great comfort to parents during those times that cause them to sprout grey hairs overnight.

Magic news to hear

[Escapee..]

Great news!

 

Keep fighting bunny

[PhilipV]

Vasbyt Hasie!

Ons almal jou vir jou duim vas.

2bliss, please tell her parents we are keeping them in our prayers as well.

They don't know us, but we share in their concern and pain.

Edited September 27, 2018 by PhilipV

[2bliss]

Karmi is receiving blood and nutrition intravenously. The meds and liquid build-up are making her whole little body swell up. I'm not sure if it is a problem at this time. Perhaps they need her to have lots of fluids to break down the thickened mucous in her lungs. She is still stable and they've started careful physiotherapy.

 

We hope that she will have a restful night. Poor baby must be exhausted.

 

EDIT: Today, exactly one year ago, Karmi was released from hospital to go home for the very first time.

Edited September 27, 2018 by 2bliss