Ella has made speedy progess on the standard ventilator and was deemed ready for extubation this morning! However, it was a busy morning and we almost got pushed back to Thursday, but at 3pm we got the green light for removing the tube. Mommy got a little nervous when we were waiting for the respiratory therapist and Ella got a little cranky and started dropping in her oxygen saturation. Then out of nowhere, Ella let one rip and was calm and happy as can be again. Lo and behold...a monster poop! Yes...Ella is pooping again...and doing it the old fashioned way into a diaper! We are all pleased that things seem to be starting to work in her belly...especially Dr. Lee. One of the nurses said she would have loved to have bottled up the joy Dr. Lee had over this big step. So now we are back on the FP nasal canula sitting pretty at 26% oxygen and the next step will be to try out her reconnected intestines with some pedialyte sometime in the next few days and after that restart tube feedings. First, we will let Ella adjust to breathing on her own again and make sure she doesn't have too many secretions backing up in her belly before we make her do more work... but we are making excellent progress!
Lots of love - Denise Bill and Ella T
Such excellent news and excellent progress!! I am so very happy for all of you!
ReplyDeleteShe looks beautiful! What great news. I know you are starting to look ahead to taking her home and I pray that day comes soon. Meanwhile, I thank God for those wonderful doctors and nurses who are there for Ella and for you. love, Pat Elliot
ReplyDeleteella...i am so proud of you. denise and bill. this is amazing news and i was so happy to get the msg yesterday. i yelled for joy. (i really did, but you know me so you wont doubt that). Love you guys
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear the great news! Way to go Ella!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, ... Ella is looking great! That's the power of prayer.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure but, I think she already has more hair than I do.
Sounds like Ella is doing a little better than in the church e-mail update. She sure is beautiful and our prayers are with her. Pat Konopski
ReplyDeleteDenise and Bill....how thrilled we are for Ella and for your family unit! AMAZING news.....and truly, Little Ella is one TOUGH cookie!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSO happy! Miracles happen....Ella IS your miracle baby!!!
Blessings to you all!!!
Sue and Peter
I'm sitting here crying tears of joy...you guys have been put through the ringer lately, God's strength is with Ella. She's going to continue to amaze us all! GO ella!!! Love you guys
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