This morning Nichole and I talked to both Dr. Weaver and Liz our night nurse. Will received a blood transfusion between 4:00 and 5:00 AM. The blood was administered through his scalp. For the meantime, a small tube will remain attached to his scalp in case additional transfusions are needed. Liz commented that during the procedure Will experienced several Bradycardia ("Brady") that required stimulation to raise his heart rate - obviously something we didn't want to hear. We were informed that bradys aren't necessarily common with a blood transfusion and were more likely the result of the many preemie issues he faces.
Last night I began to feel sick, so I decided to remain at home. Germs have no place in the NICU. Nichole stayed with Will until after midnight. While holding him, Nichole spoke to him and explained what has happening and encouraged him to stay strong. Liz lowered the incubator so that Nichole could see him as she sat next to him. Nichole said that Will was awake and looked at her intently as she spoke to him.
Liz said this morning at 6:00 AM that Will handled the procedure well, cried very little and was unusually calm for a baby poked by numerous needles.
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