A normal person's blood oxygen level is approximately 98-100%. Since Ivy is a "mixer" (meaning her oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood mixes together), her blood oxygen level is usually between 75 and 85%. Over the past several weeks her levels have been slowly declining (which is normal with her condition). About two weeks ago they dropped quite a bit, and then dropped even more this week. She is now between 62 and 68%, which isn't good. Since her surgery has not yet been scheduled, her cardiologist decided to put her on oxygen to see if that will help get her levels back up (and keep them up). So here she is with her little nose cannula. She's still beautiful, but I feel bad for her because it's never fun have stuff up your nose. She brings back memories of my little niece Ryan when she was on oxygen years ago.
We are wishing little Ives luck to get the oxygen she needs to be able to last a while longer until her surgery, which sounds like it is getting close. I can't wait until we don't have play this waiting game anymore. Her MRI is on May 5th so hopefully then we will have a better idea of a surgery date, we're crossing our fingers for June.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Oxygen Baby
Posted by Rochelle Brunson at 11:11 PM
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Oh, poor girl!! I will be prying for her, like I always do. Just thought I would let ya know ever sence you changed your blog to private, it dosn't update. It still says Random Cutness on mine.
Hi Chelle,
I know it's a bit more of a pain to put up with the oxygen,but you're right she is still beautiful.
We keep her in our prayers always. May 5th will be here soon, and then you can give us an update on when the surgery will be.
Does she have to go to Salt Lake for that test? or can they do it in Boise?
love ya, mom
The MRI and the Cath procedure which will be soon after will both be done in Boise. Just so you know, Cause i know you are wondering, the cath is something that I can only descibe as a pre-operation operation....I guess....its an in and out procedure that is very short and easy, to make sure she is ready for the big surgery.
Sweet little Ivy! She really is so beautiful. You are such a trooper, too! She is in our prayers every day. Keep us posted and we hope it all goes well.
Wow you guys are truly learning patience and perseverance. I hope that the surgery can be soon, is it another heart surgery? You are in are prayers.
Poor sweetie. But yes, she still is beautiful. Hang in there. We'll be praying for ya.
Poor little girl! I hope things get better for all of you and you can get the worst out of the way. We'll be praying for her!
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