Baby Luna's CDH Story: Quality Time in the NICU

March 26, 2012

Quality Time in the NICU

Well today was another busy day. For starters, I was discharged from the hospital which was a great feeling. Although still exhausted I couldn't wait to spend more time with Luna. Speaking of which, she was moved to a conventional ventilator and was 40% oxygen by the time I made it down to see her. We were able to interact with her a lot more today as you can see from the following pictures...

Doing some oral care using colostrum

Receiving a blessing from one of the chaplins

Daddy rubbing Luna's leg

Helping her nurse change her diaper

Placing a fresh new hat on Luna

Today was a tiring day but it was worth it because we got to spend more time with our daughter. We are so blessed.

Thank you again to everyone who has called, texted, emailed, etc. with well wishes, prayers, and positive vibes. We appreciate it ALL!!!

3 comments:

YsysMarch 26, 2012 at 10:53 PM
<3 stay stong Luna<3
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Nicole HamptonMarch 27, 2012 at 8:21 AM
God is an awesome God!!!! So happy to hear that baby Luna is doing better. Will keep the prayers going!!!! Hope you and dad are well!!!
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Iza OlivoMarch 27, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Thank you for sharing pictures and Luna's story with us. She's beautiful. Prayers are ongoing.
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What is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)?

CDH is characterized by the development, very early in gestation, of a hole in the diaphragm, the breathing muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. As a result, the intestines and other abdominal organs can move into the chest and compress the developing lungs. This prevents the lungs from growing and developing normally which can cause reduced blood flow to the lungs and pulmonary hypertension.

CDH occurs in about 1 in every 2, 500 live births. The cause of CDH is not yet known. Roughly 50% of babies born with CDH do not survive. Of the 50% that do survive, most will endure long hospital stays, feeding issues, asthma, and other medical problems.