This morning, when Josh called the NICU, he was given the doctor, instead of the nurse. The doctor said that today’s 
x-ray showed haze in both of Becca’s lungs, and that she was being put back on the SiPAP (see picture) until this problem clears up. About a week ago she had a foggy section in her left lung, and they started respiratory treatments, in the hopes that it would loosen the fluid. There have been no improvements, so she’s now back on the SiPAP and our holding of Becca has been discontinued until her lungs clear up. Becca also may have an infection. The nurse said that this is all part of the preemie roller coaster. Please pray that Becca’s lungs would clear up and that there would be no further complications with her respiratory system.
When I got home from small group and read your status, at first I was discouraged, but then I remembered you said there would be “down” days. This is one of those days for sure, but it’s also an encouragement to know that you have something to hold onto that some young parents might not, and it’s our faith in Christ and our knowledge that His plan is being fulfilled to the fullest. We continue to pray earnestly for Becca.
The top photo shows the SiPAP (this afternoon — Sunday). In the collage on the right, the main photo and the top right one are from yesterday (Saturday) when they were changing the tape for her nasal cannula (before they knew they would switch her back to the SiPAP).
When she was born, Becca started out on a ventilator/respirator, which has a tube going down her trachea. Once she graduated from the ventilator, she was put on a SiPAP, which is non-intrusive but gives a lot of positive air pressure and can still “give breaths” to her. By the end of her first day on the SiPAP, Becca was moved to a nasal cannula, with two little prongs in her nostrils, blowing oxygen-rich air — but not with as much pressure as the SiPAP. Also unlike the SiPAP, the nasal cannula doesn’t give breaths. It just blows air.
So, Becca’s move from nasal cannula to SiPAP today means that she needs a bit more respiratory intervention, since she’s been struggling to get the oxygen she needs. God willing, once her lungs are clear — and perhaps a little stronger — she can move back to the nasal cannula.
So sorry to hear about the need for SiPAP. I’m sure the ups and downs of NICU send you on roller coaster of emotions. Praying for grace for you all, and for Becca’s lungs to get stronger.
Praying for you, Josh, and Becca during this time. I understand completely everything you are going through. When Nathan was born 3 wks premature & put in NICU he had to have the SiPap machine as well. I know all the emotions you are going through as parents & you do feel like your constantly riding a roller coaster. I will be praying for comfort, strength, and wisdom for you both.
Just submitted my final Final Paper for the semester. So I guess the semester is over now.
It’s bed time (and has been for a while).
Congrats on finishing, Josh! I’m sure you’re glad you have that behind you! We’re praying for Becca and you guys!
Praying for all of you, especially little Becca. I’m sure it’s hard to take a step backward so to speak, but it’s wonderful to know she’s in a place where she’s being monitored so closely and getting such good care. Praying for grace and peace for you two.
Amy and Josh, We are praying fervently for you three! Sarah was 6 1/2 week early and the emotional roller coaster is a scary one. We are praying for God’s strength for you two…and healing, health for Becca!!
Love you.
Praying earnestly.
Hey guys, Lish and I are praying for you daily! We’re so glad that Becca and you two are in His Hands! Much Love to you!
Josh, you sound like a doctor! You are in on the job training for your MD! PTL, that you and Amy are holding up so well! Love, Great Grandma B