DAY 2



DAY 2

Yesterday the Dr. called us as we neared the hospital and told us that Kate has tested positive for an Ecoli infection.  Her umbilical cord and the placenta did as well.  The infection is most likely the reason behind why I went into labor.  She has been started on a stronger dose of antibiotics.  They are also going to do a Spinal Tap on her to see if she has Spinal Meningitis.  Her white blood count has risen a little, but is still close to a normal range.  The Dr. said that she did so well on the first day-it's a surprise that she has an infection.  Usually babies with infections are hard to keep stable and are very lethargic. 
In fact, her respiratory functions have done so well she was switched to a nasal ventilator in place of the ventilator with tubes that went into her lungs.  She has tolerated it fairly well, until this morning and now she is having some apnea's(stops breathing). She will probably be switched back over to the tubes.  The doctors want to be aggressive to keep her off the tube vent, because it increases the chances of infections to have the tubes inside her. 
I was able to change her diaper yesterday while I was there.  It really worried me to pick up her tiny little legs to switch to a clean diaper.  They are so fragile!  We also heard her first cry-it was a very small squeak.  It breaks my heart to see her so uncomfortable and going through all this! I just have to keep telling myself she is in the Lord's hands.  I know she is among miracle workers, that MANY prayers are being offered in her behalf, and that the angels are watching over my sweet baby.