We spent a bit of the morning with Kaleb and then got back to the hospital to some really optimistic news. First we got to spend some time with Karsten and hold and kiss him. Then our nurse told us that the Hematologist from Phoenix Children's Hospital that is reviewing Karsty's chart said he is very optimistic and feels it is time to challenge Karsten's body to see how it is doing.
1. They want him off the IV and back to Mommy feeding (Julie is so happy)
2. They are looking to get him out of the fortress crib and back to a normal baby crib.
3. There was then optimistic talk that if his body responds and Julie and I are educated correctly that we might get to see him come home but no time frame was given so that could mean a week or two or it could mean something else all together, we just don't know but are glad it is being discussed.
Good news, though with caution.
Tomorrow, we will get a 2nd read on Little K's platelets. If it goes down the above might not happen or be delayed, but it is good when the Dr, says he is impressed by how good Karsten is doing. He is one tough little boy!
Thanks for the support and we'll have more tomorrow.
Wonderful to hear - keep it up little K!!!
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you and little K. God has His hand on his life. God is the great physician and healer and I am believing that God will preform a miracle in his little life.
ReplyDeleteCarol Kirchman
My best friend, Christi has worked at Red Cross for many years.. Here is her explaination to me which I found much easier than everything I have been reading online:
ReplyDeleteOkay here is a break down from a Blood Banking terms:
Blood is made up of red cells, platelets, plasma…so read below:
Baby Karsten’s platelet type is the same as Ty’s. Julie has antibodies against that type which crossed the placenta during a prior pregnancy/delivery. It’s the same as with the RH in pregnancies. During her 1st pregnancy there was a fetal/maternal bleed and Julie was exposed to Kaleb’s cells. Julie has one type cells and Kaleb has another type cell. So Julie’s body developed antibodies to fight off those "Kaleb" cells because it was foreign to her body. Platelets are the FIGTHERS!!
One the maternal platelets are removed from Karsten through transfusions he will be fine.
And Christi and I would both like to add "transfusions and prayer he will be fine". :)
I would also like to whisper in your ear, "Little K - Aunt Retta loves you and tell Big K Aunt Retta loves you!!"