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Wishing and Waiting

On rounds this morning, I was informed that Lia's left lung has lost 25-30% of its capacity due to her paralyzed diaphragm.  We have upped her lasix and breathing treatments in order to help keep her lungs open as much as they can be.  She is breathing very fast, and that is concerning.  We are going to monitor her over the next couple of days and then the doctors will make a decision as to whether or not she can continue on like this, or if she will need to have the surgery to tack her diaphragm down to give her lung some more room.

So, we're just sitting here, watching and waiting, and wishing for the best!  Keep the prayers coming!

We had more visitors today.  A few Linwood ladies came up to KC for the weekend and decided to come and visit Lia!  Thanks girls!

Lia and Christina (2nd grade teacher)

Lia and Nicole (5th grade teacher)

Lia after her bath today!  Clean hair and a cute bow! (and a nasty bruise from an IV)

Hello world! Thanks for praying for me!  I'm getting stronger!


Comments

Erica Russell said…
She's absolutely beautiful, Ashley. I know that everything will be perfect soon!
April 29, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Tammy N. said…
Hi Ashley! I'm catching up again after being gone for the weekend. It's amazing to look at Lia's pictures and see how much she has changed in a few days. She looks so healthy and content, so now hope the new breast milk mix will help her grow even stronger. Praying for her lung/diaphragm to start working right. What a bummer, but it does sound like something that can be fixed. It was good to hear you got out this weekend and had some fun with those Washington friends...so good for your souls!
April 30, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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