Slightly Better

We had a good night, so good in fact, they decided to move McKenzie out of the PICU at 11pm. Her blood pressure is seemingly under control now. Within 10 minutes of yesterday's update, and the resident saying "huh" and running out of the room, many more people came quickly, a bolus of IV fluid was started, and she was rushed to the PICU before her nurse was back from lunch. Within half an hour of the bolus of fluid finishing, Izzy was finally comfortable and slept. Obviously, she was dehydrated. After a long nap, she finally started eating more and then she played a good long time.

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Izzy posted before I was done. She had a good night. She is still having a lot of difficulty breathing and is on 3 liters of oxygen. When she is playing, she drops to 80 or so. We are watching her and hopefully, she'll continue to get better.

Thanks for all of your support. Must go stop all of the toys from being tossed to the floor. All Izzy wants to do now that she is feeling slightly better is GO. Since she can't, she is throwing toys.

Mel

13 Message(s)

Posted Jul 2, 2009 6:33pm

by Bob Malloy

I'm getting the updates directly now, Mel. Thanks for the good news of improvement. Continued prayers are coming your way. Peace to you all--have a great holiday. Fr. Bob

Posted Jul 2, 2009 6:26pm

by Hazel McNulty

I get on my laptop every morning to hear the update on Issy. Prayers and thoughts are with each day. So sorry for the set back but Issy will be ready for that party.
Love
Ms.Hazel

Posted Jul 2, 2009 5:31pm

by Tamara Recker

Thats very encouraging news. Keeping everyone in my prayers and positive thoughts.

Posted Jul 2, 2009 5:15pm

by Janeen Greathouse

glad to hear she's feeling better, that means you are too!! all the best to you!!

Posted Jul 2, 2009 5:05pm

by June Spriggs

Great to hear that Izzy wants to play. Throwing toys in this instance is a good sign even though it means you have to pick them up so she can probably throw them again! Here's hoping for continued improvement and home soon.
Love, June,David and Kristen

Posted Jul 2, 2009 3:53pm

by Laura Hermann

Great to hear that she is doing better. Keeping my fingers crossed and prayers are with her!!!!

Posted Jul 2, 2009 3:43pm

by Jody Ludwig

Happy to hear she is mor comfortable now!!

Posted Jul 2, 2009 3:42pm

by Teresa Falzarano

I love the little note Izzy sent. Not sure what it means, but I'm sure it's important. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted Jul 2, 2009 3:41pm

by Traci Lisa

Glad she's on the road to recovery. Hopefully it will be a quick visit. Thinking of you.

Posted Jul 2, 2009 2:56pm

by Angela Holtz

And completing your updates for you. :) You must be so relieved that she is feeling better.

Posted Jul 2, 2009 2:02pm

by Terri Gonzalez

Get well soon Izzy!!!!!

Posted Jul 2, 2009 12:52pm

by Laura Davenport

Glad she's on the mend! Hope to hear that you're home soon.
Laura and Lily
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Posted Jul 2, 2009 12:27pm

by JOY K

The throwing toys sounds very familiar- same thing we do here at CHOP! Hope you get home soon! Heart hugs, Joy and Jilliann
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