Another Infection and a Lumbar Puncture

We found out that Charly has another infection. She has fought sepsis, GBS (Group B Strep - which is another long story - that I will address later), pneumonia, and a brain bleed. The brain bleed has by far been the worst news. She continues to fight and do well with the antibiotics, and we continue to pray for her. I don't think she is suffering. She looks so peaceful, and when I look at her I get the feeling like she is doing okay. I mean after all...she was born 3 months early. She should still be kicking back and chilling inside my uterus.

I miss being pregnant with her already. I was just barely getting to the uncomfortable stage and hadn't been annoyed by her little movements, or kicks. I loved to feel her rolling around in my stomach, and feeling her little body inside mine. I hope she is able to beat this new infection and keep thriving.

She is having a Lumbar pucture tonight to get spinal fluid. We are hoping her fluid will give us an idea of what she is infected with, and hope it's not meningitis. That would be the worst case scenario and could lead to even more brain swelling/damage. I hope and pray it's nothing serious. My poor little baby. I wish I could just pick her up and hold her!

On a happy note...She started her breast milk tube feeds today. She's only on 1mil every six hours, but it's a start. I hope she can get some of the antibodies, and not have any issues with her digestive track. There are just so many things to worry about with this sweet little one!