Morning to All,
Morphine is Mallie's friend right now - its the only thing we can give her and it is finally helping her heart rate to stay lower and keep her comfortable. She is getting a dose every 2.5 hours and her heart rate is staying in the 150's to 160's. Hopefully it will continue to lower it and make her feel better. So far no official results on the echo but from what the nurse said nothing seems to jump out on the report she received. I think it really is because Mallie's pain was sooo bad. Her tummy is still really swollen - but encouraging news - they heard bowel sounds this morning - so her intestines are starting to wake back up. her oxygen was lowered today to almost nothing so that is also good. Right now they are trying to decide whether to keep her in PICU or move her. Looking like the PICU may be for at least one more night. I AM SO OK WITH THAT! Pretty much all the attention is on her and she is not forgotten about. The nurses and doctors have all been great! It is for the best to have constant tabs on her. Especially since we are not even 48 hours out from surgery yet. Looking forward always - will update as soon as I can. Again thanks to everyone for everything during this crazy time. Steph, Steve and Mallie :)
Glad to here she is doing better. I'm sure she is ready to get out of there. How much longer is she expected to stay there?
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I am sure you don't remember me but we worked at western together for a short time. I have been following you on your journey thru Ali. I think of your family often and what you are going through. I can't even fathom the amount of pain you must be in. Stay strong, and know that many people are praying for you.
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Keeping Mallie in our prayers each and everyday...God Bless you...Kristy
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