Finally got to see my little bandaged sweetheart. They had to do quite a bit of clearing out secretions that had settled in her trachea (she had a runny nose before surgery). But, once they did that, she settled down and was doing great. Her vital signs were all stable and she has already started to breath over the breathing tube. In fact, while I was in there, they took some blood gas numbers and they were so good, they turned off her breathing tube and has plans to remove it all together by tonight.
I know I am painting a pretty picture right now, but I don't want to be too deceiving. She still has a very long tough road ahead. The PICU doctor talked to us and told us that the major challenges will be tomorrow and Saturday. While we were in there she had periods of struggle and confusion. That was tough to watch. But, a little morphine later and she settled back down.
It's tough... I wish I could take her place. I wish I could speed up time. All I can do right now though is rub her check, hold her little hand and let her know mommy thinks she's the strongest little fighter I have ever seen. Tonight we are going home and leaving my precious little lamb in the hands of these amazing gifted people in PICU. I know she is in the best care possible, but my mommy heart weeps for our separation.
Please pray for tomorrow. It's going to be a tough day. A lot more swelling is expected tomorrow, a peak in her temperature and a lot of struggle and confusion. Pray for our strength and rest tonight. We are pretty spent, but we will fight like our little lamb. She's my inspiration.
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