Today, Arabella was extubated again. It was such a beautiful experience. I held her all day long and she peacefully slept in my arms. She did so well with her breathing when she was resting. Everybody was so hopeful and very surprised with how well she was doing. She was extubated at 10 and cruised through the day with no problem. Rich and I went home to have dinner with my family who came our to Florida to spend Christmas with us. After dinner we went back to the hospital and found Arabella struggling to breathe. The respiratory therapist tried a breathing treatment but it didn't help and she had to be re-intubated at 8:30pm. While intubating her, the doctor looked down her throat and saw what he thinks is the main issue...vocal cord paralysis.
Where do we go from here? Well, the ENT will have to do another bronchoscopy to make sure that is the problem and then he will do the tracheostomy. We feel that we have done everything that we can do and unfortunately it has come down to the trach but we are soooooo grateful that there is that option. The surgery will most likely be on Monday.
4 comments:
good luck! It will all work out and it will be exciting when you get to take her home.
She is such a beautiful baby & you guys are sure troopers. You're an amazing mom, Jessica. I'll be praying all goes well with the surgery and that she can go home soon. Thanks for keep us informed.
Merry Christmas. I hope you guys are able to bring her home soon. Please don't hesitate to call if you need help with your kids when your fam goes out of town! 954-531-4081!
Oh Jessica, you are such a strong wonderful person! I've been thinking about and praying for you and your family, especially Baby Bella...
May you feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father around you during the hard times. I know He will be there for you to hold you up.
You will continue to be in our prayers!
Love you!
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