So, once we got back up to the CICU, we got to see the squirt. They even extubated her in the OR and she was starting to wake up!
She was crying when we got there, but settled down pretty quickly. I even got to hold her, which I wasn’t anticipating.
She didn’t have any trouble being extubated, which is FANTASTIC. She doesn’t even sound nasty tonight!!! In fact, she sounds a lot better than she did yesterday even. Wahoo!!!
The ENT came by and told us tonight that her airway was 75% collapsed at best before this. Today when they were in there, they figured it was 20% at worst.
What a huge blessing that we found this BEFORE she got really sick!
We went ahead and put her down a while ago for the night. She’s in a private ICU room (not sure how exactly we scored that…), so we could have stayed there, but really? Who wants to stay in the ICU anyway, with the big open doors. We’re staying on the floor below in some family suites, that are actually really nice (and free!). The nurse, who’s at least 6’8”, but probably closer to 7’, has strict orders to call me if she’s awake. It may be a long night after all…
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all our blogging buddies for your thoughts and prayers and support!
What a relief. Praying for a speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeleteOh Aimee... I'm SOO glad everything is going smoothly and she is doing well. I kept checking the blog all day long to see how she was doing. I'm praying she moves out of the ICU quickly and you get to go back home!!
ReplyDeleteAimee, Just checked in on your blog.. I didn't realize what you all were going thru. Sounds like Piper is on the right track! And no doubt she looks FANTASTIC! If there is anything we can do to help, please let me know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tracy (Zeda's mom)
ReplyDeleteSo glad that she seems to be doing so well. More prayers for a fast recovery:)
ReplyDeleteCelebrating a marked improvement for little miss and praying for all of you in the days ahead...
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like she is doing AMAZING! I stayed in the PICU with Claire after her OHS and while it was nice to be close to her, I didn't get a bit of sleep. We'll be down that way again on Friday. I hope you all are home and happily recovering, but if not, maybe I could bring you lunch?
ReplyDeleteWoo-woo! That is awesome news! Way to go Piper! Hope you got some sleep and today is going along swimmingly!
ReplyDeleteWhat great news. Hoping you all got some really great sleep (as much as you can in a hospital). Praying today is a great recovery day for the little squirt!
ReplyDeleteHugs & ♥
so happy piper did well! please keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious little girl. I love her name! I stumbled across your blog. I will be praying for Piper. I learned of this whole blog world when I was in the ICU with our little Taylor as well. It was such a blessing to me. I'll will be checking in on her. She's such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteHope you got a good night's rest! Sounds like Piper is doing well - Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteso so so so happy to hear your great news! Piper is such a little trooper! HUGS!
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