Aerin is taking a step backward - they are putting in another PIC line. Her latest x-ray showed that there was dilation in one of her bowel loops again. It resolved itself by her next x-ray, but the doctor doesn't feel comfortable keeping her on such high feedings. She'll need the line for the nutrients that they have to give her so she'll continue to grow. The doctor doesn't think it's NEC, which is the one to worry about. He thinks it's just that she's having motility issues because her bowels are immature.
She's also getting a blood transfusion because she's anemic, which is very common in young preemies. Other than that, she's fine. In fact, her breathing is actually much better than it was. She's on a lower percentage of oxygen and she hasn't had any apnea episodes.
We're disappointed, but not overly upset. Dr. Fraker assured us that the PIC line will come out once she's back on full feeds, which will hopefully be later this week. They're going to start them back much more slowly than they did before.
This is prophylactic medicine - they're not treating anything that's acute, they're just taking preventative measures. I'm glad about that - it will keep Aerin on a benign course.
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Sorry to hear that Aerin is having some little setbacks, but we know she will overcome them, and you will all be together soon when she is out of the hospital.
Alan A.
Here's hoping she takes three steps forward soon for this tiny step back!
-Anne/kq
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