Monday, July 16, 2007

So Far So Good...

I spoke to Nikki and the surgery went well ,she saw Ella briefly and said she looked pink, that is a very good thing. Ella was on the heart and Lung Machine mush longer then anticipated but everything was OK. The surgery prep took a bit longer...it always does...they were not able to get a line in her wrist like they had done for the cath so they had to use her groyne.

Ella is going to remain on the breathing tube tonight in the PICU and hopefully they can remove it tomorrow. She did wake up but they gave her meds to go back to sleep and different med to maintain her BP. They do not want her awake because she would try to pull out the breathing tube and also cause her BP to rise. They added another line to her jugular in order to monitor the BP closely she has a total of 4 lines right now, Dr. Brenner said tonight would be the hardest night but was also positive, keep those prayers a coming...The fact that she already has color back so quickly is huge.

I'll Keep everyone updated as I hear more... And leave Ella some comments per Nikki its for her journal...

As soon as her echo is complete they are going to see her...

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh I am so glad to hear the news. We have been praying all day for Ella. She is one tough cookie. Give her a big kiss from Brenna and I. Keep us posted.
Love ya, Suzanne and Brenna

Anonymous said...

Brenna wanted to add something, "I love you Ella and I hope we can play again soon."

Anonymous said...

we've been waiting and are so happy to hear the positive news. our 'hearts' go out to ella & fam. you are all so strong! rachel finished her pics and card today and we'll be mailing them tomorrow. we'll keep praying...pink! love to you all!
leah & rachel

Joan and Marty said...

Nikki and Jason,
We are so thankful that sweet Ella did well today. Our prayers are with all of you for her continued recovery. She is such a gem and a strong little girl, we know she will be well soon.
Love Joan and Marty

Anonymous said...

California Grandparents said

Hi Ella! You're in our prayers.
We may not be there physically, but, are very much there in spirit.
You're a little trooper. Jason, Nikki & Kate, hang in there. We love you all. We'll stay in touch!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy to hear things are going well. Ella is one awsome little girl. Nikki & Jason stay strong. Much Love, Mrs. Johnson