Our Blessing Named Jesse

Jesse Quintin was born September 26, 2007, the much-loved fifth son of Kristan and Chad. He was diagnosed shortly after birth with AV Canal Heart Defect and Down Syndrome. Thursday, January 10th, Jesse had surgery to repair his heart defect. Friday morning he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. After 45 min. of CPR he was attached to life support. By God's healing hand his heart started to beat again and he came off life support on January 13. We created this blog to keep everyone updated.





Thursday, February 7, 2008

Thursday, February 7th Update

Today Jesse got his first bottles of formula again. Unfortunately it was too much for his stomach and he threw both of them up this morning. So through the afternoon I have been giving him small amounts of Pedialyte and Portagen. From 1:30-5:30 he has now kept down 1 1/2 ounces of Pedialyte and just over 1 ounce of Portagen. I'm happy he has kept it down and he does seem a little happier. He was very tired and slept most of the day. But, he needs to drink a lot more. I think the doctors wanted him to drink 15 or 18 ounces of Portagen per day! They cut the TPN in half and I think are planning to turn it off tonight. But then he would probably have to be on IV fluids until he is drinking enough. Also the blood tests this morning showed his hematocrit was low (30). So he will get some iron tonight. I hope that doesn't upset his stomach. But if it goes much lower I think the next option is a blood tranfusion. The chest x-ray today looked good, and now he will be getting one everyday again to make sure there is no reaccumulation of fluid. Keep praying for this process as we transition back to eating again.

Love,
Kristan
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    Dear Kristan,
    We're so glad to hear that Jesse is having a chance to go back to eating. We're praying that he will be able to keep the portagen down, and that there will be NO FLUID accumulation. We're glad you will be able to feed him when he's hungry.
    The boys had a good day of school - they sure enjoyed their time with you!
    Psalm 103:1-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
    Praying that the sunshine of His presence will be brighter than all the blizzards of siberia, and that you will be soaring above them on His wings.
    Love, Twila

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  2. KimFebruary 8, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    Twila, and Kristan,

    Psalm 103 is "Daniel's Psalm." In fact, I was just rereading it this morning. It is so beautiful. Kristan, if you get a chance, read through it today.

    God is a good father who loves us so much.

    And a hearty "AMEN" to praying that the sunshine of His presence will be brighter than all the blizzards of Siberia and that you will be soaring above them on His wings.

    Love, Kim

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