Monday, October 5, 2009

Oct 5, 2009

Well, we don't much than before about Kelsey. She does have her liver biopsy scheduled for Thursday at 11:30am. Much prayer needed for that!!!!! Because of her size they didn't feel comfortable doing it a closed biopsy so this will be a SURGICAL biopsy. So, when they open her up they can look around while they are doing the biopsy. Mommy and daddy are a little concerned to say the least but can only trust God to help us through. He's been there for us so far and we know He will continue to hold Kelsey in His hands. We are trusting her doctors and nurses, too. Our number one prayer is that the damage to her liver is minor and something she can recover from. The doctor said this could be one more side effect from her heart but nothing is for sure. We just know she needs her heart fixed ASAP but she just can't handle that at the moment. So, our 2nd pray is for her to stabilize enough so they can do the heart surgery. They did give her more platelets again today and drained 5.6 oz of fluid from her stomach, again. They will probably do that again before Thursday. When it comes to the liver there is really nothing they can do to fix it. She has to fix it on her own...we just pray with time she will!!!!

Someone said I sound so strong on this blog, but truth is I'm very scared, sad and lonesome for my sweet baby Kelsey. When we are week He is strong!!! I pray everyday (usually crying in the shower) God will give me the strength and comfort I need to make it though one more day and He is always faithful to give me what a need in so many ways. Like with a scripture from his Word, a call from family or friends, emails that say just the right thing or praise music. One of Kelsey's nurses moved a radio into Kelsey's room and I've been listen to KLTY for about a week while I hold Kelsey and visit with her. Praise songs have really been a blessing to me in her room, it's a consistent reminder that God is there, too. (I love KLTY but sometimes wish there wasn't any commercial, it's hard to sweetly rock baby Kelsey with a commercial in the background.) I think the praise music helps me and Kelsey!!!!

On a happy note, yesterday was Kelsey 2 month birthday!!! She had several visitors to celebrate her big day. Momma, daddy, Nana, Gran, Aunt Mary and Uncle Al all came to visit her. I'll add pictures below. She now weighs 6 lbs and 15 oz and is 19 inches long. A long way from her birth weight of 3 lbs and 12 oz and 16 inches. She had a very good day yesterday and a pretty good one day. She's more awake and alert every day, especially when she has visitors. She's a very social little girl!!!! (Just like her daddy!!)

Thanks for praying for all of us!!
Patti

Pictures from yesterday...

Here's Aunt Mary and Uncle Al wishing Kelsey Happy Birthday (2 months old).

Sleepy girl in her cute Little Sunshine outfit.
Momma holding Kelsey girl on her birthday.

Daddy holding his little girl.

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5 comments:

  1. Kristin (kekis)October 5, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Oh, Patti, you have appeared so strong through this so far. Reading your words brought tears to my eyes. I just wish I could hug you while you cry through the scary & lonely times. I'm here if you need me . . .

    The photos of Kelsey are so cute! She looks so much bigger already and seems to be much more alert. I will continue to pray - specifically now for care during her surgery and recovery from that - in addition to everything else and for all of you.

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  2. Tina ThompsonOctober 6, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Happy 2 Months, Kelsey!

    Patti,I can't even begin to understand what you are going through, but I know it must deeply hurt watching her go through this. I will continue to pray for your strength and for Kelsey to not be in any pain and for a successful biopsy. We love you Aunt Patme and Baby Kelsey!

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  3. UnknownOctober 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I check Kelsey's blog about twice a day anxiously looking for updates. Thank you so much for sharing your joys, heartaches and fears with all of us so that we can fervently pray for Kelsey, you, Andy and Keeton. Let your tears flow freely whenever you can. Let yourself feel each raw emotion to draw closer to Kelsey and into God's strong, loving arms.
    Love and Prayers, Lisa Price

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  4. AnonymousOctober 7, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    sending much love and prayers from estonia! stas and i think of you often. it is so inspiring to see how much you are trusting God thru all of this. we are rooting for kelsey and you.

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  5. GinaOctober 7, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Patti,
    I've been so out of the loop the last month, but I have been able to keep track of the roller coaster you and Kelsey have been going through. I'm glad you are feeling better from your procedure and now can turn more energy, if that's possible, to being there for your sweet girl. We are continuing to pray for all members of the Matthews family and will be praying especially hard for the liver biopsy to go well tomorrow.

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