T-shirts
Just had rounds and they asked if we had any other questions. We told them these T-shirts pretty much covered it!
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Keeping Us On Our Toes
Just for fun Catherine decided to drop her blood pressure last night. Of course the staff was all over it. And they started questioning whether we would proceed today or not. They gave fluids, and BP rose so they decided…
Here We Go!
Looks like all systems are go for Catherine to head back to the OR tomorrow. She’s scheduled for 1 PM, though they may take her as early as 11:30 if they can get schedules to align. Docs have done all…
Just Breathe
The vent is out!!! Now just have to watch closely to be sure she holds her own. I have been waiting to send a pic after the tube came out. Enjoy!!! Plan is back to the OR in Wed.
Quick Update Before Bed
Catherine has had a relatively uneventful day which you would think would be good. It’s been frustrating though because I was really hoping to be able to tell you they pulled the tube. She breathed on her own with the…
Sleep Helps Everything
There were a few moments early in the morning when all the chimes from the dozens of monitors on all the kids in the ICU all stopped at the same time. Those pauses amid the constant chimes were more noticeable…
Tired. Late. Stable.
Hi everyone. Thanks so much for your prayers and support. Today was long and hard. Imagine sitting in the waiting room for what you expect to be about 5-6 hours. We’d brought stuff to do – computers, games, magazines, books….
Better Safe Than Sorry
Dr Miller decided to close early because Catherine’s blood pressure dropped too low. She is fine now after some meds to bring it back up and she is heading to the ICU. They will spend the weekend investigating why it…
Early!
Here we go! Thanks to all of you for the prayers good wishes hugs and help. It may be awhile before I can update because cell doesn’t work in the H very much. Know she is in good hands and…
Surgery time
Catherine is scheduled for 7:45 am tomorrow. She will be first and only scheduled case for Dr Miller. Thanks all for prayers and support. Love and hugs, Ellen