Friday, July 31, 2009

Post-Op Day 2

Caroline had a comfortable day and night with a lot of much needed sleep. They started her on an IV pain med that is helping her a lot! She is still quite groggy, but slowly coming back to her playful self. This morning, she is awake intermittently, listening to stories, and reaching for our glasses......very nice to see glimmers of our Caroline coming back! She's also endured another round of tests, pokes, and prods to make sure her heart and lungs are recovering well from the surgery. Its not even 10:00 am and we've already completed a chest x-ray, blood draw, and EKG.

The cardiology team just rounded with us and gave us the plan for today. With some luck, her final chest tube and pacer wires well come out today. She's taking enough formula, that we can stop her IV fluids, and they want her up and playing as much as possible to keep her lungs nice and clear. All great things, and steps closer to going home. The team remains optimistic that we could be home by the end of the weekend. Let's keep praying that her recovery continues to go so smoothly. Thanks to everyone for helping us make it happen.

5 comments:

  1. We are so thankful everything has gone well. We know what you are going through. Now this cutie pie of yours will go on to have a healthy life.
    Hugs,
    Doug and Barbara (folks neighbors in Longview)

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  2. All three of you are so resilient and strong that it knocks my socks off. Prayers continue...

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  3. She looks beautiful! Glad to hear she is doing so well and I am sure she will continue on her fantastic recovery!!! (Darn she is a STRONG CUTE little girl !!!) Please let us know what we can do to help since it looks as though you are going to get booted soon :) A great thing! xo's

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  4. She is so sweet!!! I'm glad she's doing so well and
    hope you get to hear the "home" word soon.

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