No Hospital

Izzy managed to keep herself out of the hospital last night. I really think being older helped. We were able to explain to her that sleeping upright (while not as comfortable) is definitely better for your lungs. She stayed upright all night.

Because of that and breathing treatments through the night, Izzy's oxygen only fell to 90 in her deepest sleep. If it had gone down any farther, we would have had to go to the hospital. Her heart rate remained at 109 in her deepest sleep, which is low enough to stay at home too.

We're still watching Izzy closely. Her fever hasn't returned and her O2 is now 93 standing with a heart rate of 115, but she is allowing us to do chest PT (knocking on her chest to loosen the plugs and help her breath). She is old enough to tell us it is working! I can't tell you how happy I am to know that her chest pain lessened when we knocked some of the gunk out and that she doesn't fight me in doing it!
Izzy has a strict requirement to rest today, but she did get in some fun. I can't believe how well she is doing this morning.

Thanks for keeping her in your thoughts.

Mel

21 Message(s) from Carepages

Posted Oct 29, 2012 5:00pm

by Kim K

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Posted Oct 29, 2012 9:39am

by Shalonda Lowther

I have not visited CarePages in a while but am so glad I did. Glad to hear she is better and my goodness has she grown!!!!! :)
Shalonda
carepage: EmmaLowther

Posted Oct 28, 2012 8:11pm

by JOY K

She's so beautiful! So glad no hospital stay!!! Heart hugs from Jilly and Joy
cp sillyjilly07

Posted Oct 28, 2012 2:01pm

by Wendy C

So glad to great she was able to stay home. Every night not in the hospital is a better night!
Heart hugs and prayers,
Wendy cp: andrewjosephspage

Posted Oct 28, 2012 4:00am

by Julia Prentice

Great news Mel! I look forward to hearing another good report tomorrow :O)

Posted Oct 28, 2012 1:38am

by Marti VanRavenswaay

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!!! WAY TO GO IZZY!!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, YOU BIG GIRL, YOU!!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU FOR HELPING MOMMY HELP YOU!!!

Posted Oct 28, 2012 12:25am

by Elaine Blaser

Thank God.. keeping you all in our prayers..
Elaine and Grandpa Charles

Posted Oct 27, 2012 11:46pm

by June Spriggs

Look at those big kids! Glad Izzy can help with her own treatment. That must feel empowering for her. Hope she is feeling well enough to trick or treat! Love, June & David

Posted Oct 27, 2012 6:36pm

by Mandy Welsh

Keep up the good fight!!!!

Posted Oct 27, 2012 4:27pm

by Laurie Couillard

So glad she didn't have to be in the hospital!!! Way to go Izzy!
cp: AubreeAnne

Posted Oct 27, 2012 2:54pm

by Taffy Graessle

Whew! Way to go Izzy!

Posted Oct 27, 2012 1:36pm

by Carol Weston

What a wonderful blessing! I pray Izzy will continue to progress and do well, and that, as she grows and matures, things will only get better.
Keep up the good work, Izzy! I am praying for all of you. :)D
May God bless each of you along this rocky road you must travel. Hold tightly to the Father's hand. I know He will give you the strength you need, as long as you trust in Him.
Love and prayers,
Carol Weston; Cedar Falls, Iowa

Posted Oct 27, 2012 12:22pm

by Cindy White

So glad that she stayed out of the hospital. I know that you all are glad. I as well know that she is the gladest about that. I am sure that playing pool is way far better than going to the hospital.
I so love the pictures. She is so beautiful. I loved the school picture. Have a great day resting and I will be praying for her.
Cindy White
cp: GodsBeautifulPrincess

Posted Oct 27, 2012 11:11am

by Bonnie Hunter

Good news! How did she do at billiards?
Best,
Bonnie

Posted Oct 27, 2012 11:00am

by Kelly Curtis

Great news!!!

Posted Oct 27, 2012 10:59am

by Terri Maxim

she is so beautiful! Can't believe how much she has grown. I don't get on facebook much these days, but I am so glad I checked out your post today. Glad to hear that Izzy is big enough to understand that you are helping her and, therefore, she can help you with that. Praying she continues to get healthy this weekend.
Blessings to you,
Terri

Posted Oct 27, 2012 10:56am

by Audrey Vinyard

Joyous news!

Posted Oct 27, 2012 10:37am

by Erica Fonck

Izzy we are cheering you on and super proud of you brave sweet girl. Continue to feel good.