Thursday, October 1, 2009

Happy One Week Birthday, Maddie Kate

We knew that today would be a big day for our little one as the doctors were going to monitor her and make a decision about whether or not to take out the ventilator and let her try the nasal cannula with supplemental oxygen. Madelyn just decided she would do it on her own time. At about 5:30am she pulled the ventilator out. She has been stable since and is on 35% oxygen. Her saturation has stayed above 90% since we have been there. She has had pauses in her breathing up to 15 seconds. 20 seconds is considered apnea. We are praying that she does not pause for 20 seconds!!! Please make this your prayer today. Her IV on her head infiltrated so they had to start one in her hand. It is so great to see her little head free from chords and IVs. She has been listening to her music again for the last 24 hours. God is good. We will keep you updated...
Happy 1 Week Birthday Madelyn Kate!!

"The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing."
Zepheniah 3:17

Grandma spoke that verse over Madelyn this morning. How true. He will take great delight in you, Madelyn.

Back to watching her breath deep...praying for a great day off the ventilator!

*Kathryn

10 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    We are so thankful for her, and for the great progress. Pulling out the ventilator-that's our Mad Kat! Hope everyone can breathe easier today. Love,Sharon and Mike

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  2. AudraOctober 1, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Praying for BIG strides today. Keeping your sweet family in prayer!
    Love,
    Audra Deffenbaugh

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  3. LizOctober 1, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Awesome news!!! We'll keep praying.

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  4. donna_spies@yahoo.comOctober 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Madelyn...Happy Birthday.
    Mommy & Daddy...God has loaned you his most precious gift.
    May you all feel His healing and comforting hand throughout this day, may you feel the power of the Great Physician.
    Celebrate! Our prayers continue in Malakoff.

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  5. JennaOctober 1, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    What a little fighter she is! Prayers that Maddie Kate will continue to progress!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    God sometimes sends the "Littlest Angels" to touch the deepest parts of our hearts. Maddie has proven masterful in doing that. God's hands will hold and heal her.
    Jim Frame (Gayla's Dad) Dallas

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  7. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Kristin Skaggs is my sister in law. Just wanted you to know that you have another prayer warrior lifting you up. To God be the Glory....

    Marty Skaggs - San Angelo, Texas

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  8. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    She's a fighter. Yay for good news! We continue to pray for all of you. Love and Hugs. The Armstrongs

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  9. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    happy bday Madelyn!!! Such a blessing to hear your having a good day! you will remain in our prayers, you are in all our hearts!
    The Haldemans

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  10. cassidy annOctober 1, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Great news!

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