Juliet is definitely looking and feeling better since her surgery on Tuesday night. She has not accumulated the fluid that we expected and has remained on fairly low vent settings. She returned to the OR today for a new central line. Dr. Chahine put a double-lumen Broviac catheter in the same spot where her femoral line was. He did not want to do it on Tuesday night, since there was so much infection. Her blood cultures remained negative, so he took her back down for surgery this afternoon. It only took about an hour and everything went fine. Hopefully, she will come off of the ventilator in the next 2-3 days.
Her nurse last night took a few pictures to celebrate her 5 month birthday! Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers for our little warrior.
So glad that she is getting better and better this week. She is looking so much like a Smith girl. Am I right in saying that all three of your little ladies have similar, gorgeous eyes? Best wishes to you all for a happy and healthy weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl, we are very happy to hear this most recent report. Our prayers are definitely working and will continue to pray for you all. The photo is precious.....love you, Aunt Carrie
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read that Juliet is doing better. A "Warrior" she is! Her warrior name should be, "stands with fist"! Thanks to all the doctors and nurses who are going above and beyond to help our little girl out. We are eternally grateful for your skills, knowledge, and attentiveness to our little Angel. Thank You. We will continue to pray that each day shows improvement for little Juliet and that all good things come her way now. I'm so glad that she is feeling better!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable and amazing little Angel she is! Love to you all.........aunt laurie
Oh - the good news here and seeing those eyes. I'm soaking it in and will keep on thinking of each of you and praying you along. Go Juliet - you amazing little girl - I'm so glad you are feeling better and on this side of things!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little girl. She is so bright eyed and those eyes are a window to her soul. She is definately saying that she is fighting and wants to go home to be with her family. God Bless you all and here is sending prayers your way for a wonderful week...Becky Hinkle
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