Today when I went to see Jo Jo she was under the blue light for Jaundice. The doctor says that she will have it today and over night tonight and that should be all she needs. We still don't have an answer on when the Heart Cath will be. They should have a decision in the next week. If they decide that they will do the Heart Cath next week they will take her breathing tube out tomorrow. They have changed her from a Ventilator to a CPAP. The CPAP allows her to do more breathing on her own. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure, which allows for an easier transition to be off the breathing machine. Today when she was upset her nurse Libby showed me something called "cupping". It really helps to calm Jo Jo down. It creates the feeling like she is still in the womb by cupping her feet and her head. I tried it a few times and it worked to settle her down and get her calm again. They want her to be closer to 10 lbs before they do her surgery. As long as she is stable, that is the plan. If something happens and she needs the surgery, then they will do it sooner than 10 lbs. Her nurse today said it would probably be a few months before she will be ready, they want her to be closer to her original due date of November 25. Please keep Jolianne in your prayers, that she will get to 10 lbs so that she will have an easier recovery.Crystal & Jeremy
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aww well that's good to hear that she does not need the surgery ASAP, and I will pray for that 10lbs. :) My whole family over here is praying for you guys. We love you and miss you.
You Go JO-JO!!!!!You're gonna be @10 lbs.before we can blink an eye.After all you are Female,& girl,it doesn't take us long to add a few extra lbs.I am loving you with all my heart,and you're always in my prayers.
Aunt Tanya
Wow... lots of new things going on with Jolianne today. So glad that you are able to update everyone with this wonderful blog you have created for her. So neat how you can do the cupping for her and it helps soothe her. Prayers continue to go out for her and ya'll!
Love ya!
Kim
Sweet Jo Jo you are in every thought and every prayer is that you will stay strong and grow to prepare yourself for the journey ahead. Jeremy and Crystal we are praying for your strength and our hearts go out to you. Don't know of anyone but John and Kim who could possibly relate to the feelings and emotions you must be going through. We love you very much and are here if you need us.
Love Mom and Dad
Hope to get up there soon to see little Jo Jo. My prayers are with your family. Love Memaw Barb
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