Olive had a rather uneventful day today which we always are happy about. She is on room air with her oxygen, and though she is ready to come off the ventilator the doctor has decided to keep it in until her surgery is finished. She has had very few seizures today (I only saw one), and has been able to control her body temperature much better. The neurosurgeon asked for the nurses to clamp her drain for 24 hours to assess how much her head grows during that time. 19 hours later it is still measuring the same at 32.5 cm, so this is also good news. She has been comfortable most all of the day, except for the last time I visited her and she was getting poked and poked while they searched for new veins. The poor little dear! I had to leave so that I wouldn't make the nurses feel like someone was breathing down their necks, and will go back and visit her again in 30 minutes.
We are still waiting for a bed to open up for her at the NICU at the government hospital. The doctors are hoping that happens tomorrow, but they can't make any promises.
I left the hospital today and walked around in the sunshine for the first time since we have arrived a week ago. I forgot how healing just smelling fresh air and grass can be after being in a hospital for so long. I think I will try to make a habit of it.
Thank-you for your words of love and encouragement and continued prayers.
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She is just adorable. I'm glad to hear the good news! :) Still praying.
She speaks volumes with her eyes. I just want to hug her!! Yes, Lynette, you need to soak up the healing rays of the sun and inhale lots of fresh air, so you can continue to nurture that sweet little lady. I told your mom yesterday that watching you go thru this valley (or swamp)I have had to relive some of the pain I experienced during the divorce and remembered the comfort I received from listening to music. Love you!!
Oh Lynette,
How adorable is your little one...I'm so happy to hear how well the draning is working...I've worked on A LOT of premature kids with shunts & it's like they were born with it (wouldn't even notice it)
Still thinking & praying of your family daily.
Love you,
Connie
So glad you could get out on that walk and enjoy the fresh air. You do need to make it a habit...so you can refresh yourself for that cute little Olive.
How wonderfully precious is she. You are so lucky to have her and her you. Praise to our Father. gary crouch
Oh, she is so cute! I just get tears in my eyes when I see her. Praying for you.
She is just beautiful! I am one of Shawna's friends from El Paso. I've been checking for updates on Olive every day. Olive has touched my heart and I am praying for all the best for her and your beautiful family.
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