tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post5065666303309464307..comments2023-11-11T00:44:20.900-08:00Comments on Bella's Blessings: August 22: Day +51Bella's Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372603162401786615noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-38795934858142139052010-08-23T19:52:50.534-07:002010-08-23T19:52:50.534-07:00Aahhh, the puzzle is slowly coming together. Wond...Aahhh, the puzzle is slowly coming together. Wonderful news, Tim! Thank you again for sharing Bella's story, I am inspired every time I read your words. Bella is such a fighter, just like her Dad! Blessings to you all, and especially Miss Bella, beautiful baby girl, who will be well!donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415671160713121008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-85143642650409444122010-08-23T19:14:05.958-07:002010-08-23T19:14:05.958-07:00Glad things are improving for Bella! Ali looks lik...Glad things are improving for Bella! Ali looks like she's having a great time at the Mall of America! My kids love that place. They want to go there every chance they get! Hope to see you over on 5D soon!Jennifer Edlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828194845522082991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-70995704537522717762010-08-23T18:30:21.674-07:002010-08-23T18:30:21.674-07:00Tim -- Thanks for this blog, for giving us our Bel...Tim -- Thanks for this blog, for giving us our Bella update fix everyday, for your faith, your trust and your humility. In the midst of these challenges, you give all us who are following the story so much, every day. We continue to be inspired by not just your strength, but also your love and generosity.Lynne, Bob, Jack and Bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-5068999992774528472010-08-23T16:24:14.604-07:002010-08-23T16:24:14.604-07:00This is my first visit to your site. God bless you...This is my first visit to your site. God bless you and your family. And prayers for that precious baby girl!Karohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08244357551644582994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-30446910805176353302010-08-23T15:21:22.895-07:002010-08-23T15:21:22.895-07:00Big hugs and Big prayers.
Love,
Michael and Robin ...Big hugs and Big prayers.<br />Love,<br />Michael and Robin Settothesettoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040996859641850286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-43009475017824991062010-08-23T09:43:20.321-07:002010-08-23T09:43:20.321-07:00So good to read you today! What wonderful news!
A...So good to read you today! What wonderful news! <br />And changing your mind just confirms how balanced and rational you are! You are doing a fantastic job. Never question that!<br /> <br />Continuing praying for sweet Bella and you all.<br /><br />Carla, from PortugalCarla and Matildenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-70111610801199183312010-08-23T07:10:03.003-07:002010-08-23T07:10:03.003-07:00Happy for a good day - praying for many, many, man...Happy for a good day - praying for many, many, many more good days for all 4 of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-25283473632282972752010-08-23T03:06:48.075-07:002010-08-23T03:06:48.075-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Documentaryhttp://www.edocumentary.tknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-82695398582170607712010-08-23T03:06:34.868-07:002010-08-23T03:06:34.868-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Documentaryhttp://www.edocumentary.tknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-64282218719817020202010-08-23T01:05:35.794-07:002010-08-23T01:05:35.794-07:00I'm so happy for Bella's vitals right now....I'm so happy for Bella's vitals right now. Praise God! I'll keep the prayers coming. Laura V. GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-17886965402194428732010-08-23T00:51:06.058-07:002010-08-23T00:51:06.058-07:00I have followed your blog for some time and my tho...I have followed your blog for some time and my thoughts go out to you, I honor your brave and loving work for your wonderful daughter. As an adult Cardiologist I felt tempted to give you some arguments for the rationale of a beta blocker, esmolol, in LV hypertrophy. But then today, I see that you have come around by your own, through your observations. I put great trust in that medication. You could try to put it like this: While rapid heart rate in combination with LV hypertrophy will allow the heart to pump only small squirts of blood with every heartbeat, this will not suffice to build up a sound blood pressure level. However, a beta blocker will let the heart muscle relax and fill properly and give a full healthy heartbeat. Physiologically the lower heart rate will prolong diastole, and diastole is when the filling of the ventricle takes place. The longer diastole, the larger the blood volume with every heartbeat. So, finally it is working. Also,there is evidence that beta blockers actually are lifesaving in LV hypertrophy. In adults you will usually give other families of drugs also, ACE inhibitors and calcium blockers, for hypertrophy. I am not sure if this is used in children. I just want to prepare you that there are a number of drugs that you usually propose, and for a good reason. I must admit that I have been wondering why Bella's BP has been so unstable during the last weeks and like your doctors, I have pondered infections and the like, plus the balance btw volume overload vs dehydration. It seems we have a very plausible explanation now. The association btw steroids and LVH was new to me and I think it is so neat how one of your readers in Italy found it. Based upon those papers it should be reversible now that steroids are weaned. All the best to you and have faith in the beta blocker! Great life saver with few side effects.Helen, Swedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-1543544436406656432010-08-22T22:49:24.580-07:002010-08-22T22:49:24.580-07:00YAY!! Go Bella! I'm so glad we got some good n...YAY!! Go Bella! I'm so glad we got some good news today. Bella is so strong. She inspires me every day. Lots of prayers for more improvement and good news tomorrow. Stay strong. <br /><br />Take Care,<br />Amber McLaughlin,CAThe McLaughlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131393449323517990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-64931065004868606522010-08-22T21:51:47.148-07:002010-08-22T21:51:47.148-07:00We cannot imagine as new parents the challenges yo...We cannot imagine as new parents the challenges you face daily. We are proud of you and love you.<br />Maybe we should update the coat of arms to,"Diligence, Faith and Perserverence". Your actions and dedication to your family exemplifies this. All the BEST!Paul, Heike and Liesel Ringgoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-24507994771240937402010-08-22T21:42:29.661-07:002010-08-22T21:42:29.661-07:00Communication - it's a good thing. What a wo...Communication - it's a good thing. What a wonderful way to spend your day - with great news about Bella and a fun time with Ali. What more could we ask?<br />Oh, and don't be beating yourself up, Tim, over questioning the doctors. Like you, they're in uncharted waters, and probably appreciate your detailed input. After all, you've been dealing with Bella's condition all her life; they've known her just a short time. Instead...just reach around and pat yourself on the back; you definitely deserve it!Jack and Molly's Nananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-27876344751158352862010-08-22T21:17:46.823-07:002010-08-22T21:17:46.823-07:00I'm glad it was a good day. You guys needed th...I'm glad it was a good day. You guys needed that. Here's to many more....<br />Thanks, Ali, for your spunk. I love seeing those pictures!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487216236220020325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-35494051842489566882010-08-22T20:53:42.014-07:002010-08-22T20:53:42.014-07:00Praise God for each and every moment-that's wh...Praise God for each and every moment-that's what I keep telling myself! Your faith and strength is enduring and encouraging. Glad you all had a date with Ali. God bless...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com