Carissa's blood counts were not as good today. Her neutrophil count was almost exactly the same as yesterday, which we were pleased with, but most of her other numbers were lower. They will still be checking every day unless the numbers improve. Carissa did take bottles at most of her feedings over the last 24 hours so that is very good. She still has a few times when her heart rate dips low her oxygen saturation dips occasionally also. Her weight is still trending up. She has gained at least a pound from her low point after she lost all the excess fluid and she is almost back up to her birth weight.
- Please thank God for the amazing improvement Carissa has had over what her condition was expected to be at birth and in the month since then as well as far her consistent weight gain after the original fluid was lost.
- Please pray for Carissa's blood and circulatory system that her blood counts would improve and keep trending up, especially the neutrophils (one type of mature white blood cell) which are still dangerously low. Her heart rate also needs to mature and stop having the dips.
- Please thank God for Carissa being able to take more food orally and pray that she will be able to nurse some.
- Please pray for Dante, who was in Carissa's area when she was in level 3, and for his Mom, Misty, and that Pamela might have the opportunity to see her around the hospital to at least let her know y'all are praying for them.
- Please pray that God will continue to get the glory as people hear of Carissa's story and His faithfulness to all of us.
I know I typically end these updates by thanking y'all and it probably just looks like a habit. Please know that we really do appreciate your prayers and we sincerely request that you keep praying for Carissa and for her healing.
Terry
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