The Alpha And Omega

Complications: A Glossary of Terms - Preemie Dictionary You have a new preemie! But there are so many medical conditions that tiny preemies face that it is almost impossible for new parents to absorb all that information, much less know what any of it means. Here is a glossary of medical conditions that premature babies may face to varying degrees. This glossary will help you to understand just what your baby's doctor is talking about. Anemia - Apnea of Prematurity - Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)- Bacterial Meningitis - Blood Poisoning (Sepsis) - Bradycardia - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) - Chronic Lung Disease (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or BPD) - Cyanosis - Congenital Heart Disease - Heart Disease - Hepatitis - Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD) - Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice) - Hypoglycemia - Hypotension - Hypothermia - Idiopathic RDS (IRDS) - Infections - Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) - Jaundice - Low Blood Pressure - Meningitis - Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) - Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - Periodic Breathing - Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) - Pneumonia - Pneumothorax (Air Leak) - Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) - Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) - Seizures - Sepsis - Septicemia - Tachycardia - Tachypnea - Transient Tachypnea - Viral Meningitis -

This is a list of some of the complications that can arise with a micro preemie. A micro preemie is defined as a baby born weighing less than 1 3/4 pounds and as you all know, Miss Bella Marie weighed in at a whopping 15 ounces. This list is what the doctors were preparing Jenn and Roby for 5 months ago before her birth. They were also given the choice of placing Bella on life support or holding her for one time. The odds of her surviving beyond birth were very low and it might have been the only opportunity for Jenn to hold her baby. She and Roby trusted in God's plan and chose to have her placed on the ventilator and knew God would handle the rest.

~I praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are they works; and that my soul knoweth quite well.~Psalm 139:14

I've listed all the complications that Jenn and Roby faced with their decision to trust God...including not having a baby to bring home...because as of yesterday at 1:00 p.m., Miss Bella Marie(weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz.) is home with two very grateful parents who love her more than life itself. Because we serve an awesome God, she is wonderfully and fearfully made with no, and I strongly repeat, with no health issues! She is perfect as any baby can be.

Turn the oven off...she is done!

Thank you Lord for bringing us to this place today where we can stand on the mountain and proclaim your goodness and mercy. We have been blessed with an outpouring of love that only You can provide. Your miracles are still being seen today and forever! I ask Lord that you bless all those reading this today for their faithfulness. Wonderful is Your name! AMEN

Thank you to all of you who stood in the gap for my family. Even in my lowest moments, you were there. You continually lift me up and your friendship is a blessing I never expected to receive. From a heart that is full, I send you my love!

Debbie