We saw Kalista this afternoon and into the evening. She is doing so much better than yesterday. Miracle healing must have happened overnight. Kalista's blood gases were excellent enough today that they extubated and removed her from the ventilator. She has a nasal cannula now and they will eventually wean her off that. She is now down to one IV in her left arm, but it looks like they will have to put another one in as a back up since the existing one is looking like it may be done. She needs them so that the nurses can administer her antibiotics and all the other medications.
Her G-tube is looking good with mild oozing. Jen was able to give Kalista her first feeding of pedialyte through the G-tube. Exciting!!!
For the time being, Kalista looks much happier and in less pain than yesterday. She still looks a little puffy, but is able to open her eyes now through the puffiness. She also did a lot of talking and babbling today as if she was venting out her frustrations and complaining about what has been happening to her for the past three days.
way to go kalista! you are one of the strongest babies ever!
ReplyDeleteWOO HOO! Glad she's doing well!
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