Because We Love Her

Wednesday, 12/9/09

December 9th, 2009 Posted in Daily News Post

Dana and I are sitting in PICU with Chloe now. She is heavily sedated due to the fact that they did give her a trach today. When they scoped her to take a look we have some movement on the right side cords. The left side, the tumor side, is still asleep. The trach will make it much easier on Chloe in the meantime.

The doctor told us that she is able to breath on her own, however, for awhile the ventilator will remain hooked up. She knocked if off her trach a few minutes ago and I was able to easily replace it to the opening. I’ve done this before…

What we know is that Chloe is healing at, what I consider, a pretty fast pace. She went from not being able to move her right side, open her eyes, breath on her own, or keep her eyes steady, to, in a week, being quite strong on her right side, able to open her eyes and focus, and breath on her own. Now we have some movement in her vocal cords which is what we need next. That will allow her to speak, sing, swallow and eat. I’m making the prediction of one week or less!! Believe that with me okay?

Dr. Peter Scott came to get Chloe about 10:15 and we were back to the room by 11:30. Dr. Cullyer did the trach and was happy with the results. He will also be the one to monitor the vocal cords and can do so without bringing her back to the OR. While she was there “Swan” placed a pic line, which means IV lines get pulled. This will make blood draws and infusions of any kind much easier on Chloe.

Sandy and Dana are holding up better than most would under these conditions. They are living in the PICU and the “Quiet Room” with the other parents. That means little sleep and no idea of the time of day, what day it is or if they’ve eaten or not. There is a shower down the hall. Sort of like dorm living only worse…. No Parties!

I take that back, we just had a pizza party thanks to the Candle Lighters, an organization that helps kids who are in this kind of trouble. There are so many of these great groups around. It’s nice to know there are so manhy people to help support them as well. We hope to be in a position to contribute in the future.

We are having some picture problems, but as soon as I can figure it out I’ll have them posted for you.

Blessings,
Ron

  1. 21 Responses to “Wednesday, 12/9/09”

  2. By tim on Dec 9, 2009

    Thanks again Ron, for the fine articulation of Chloe’s condition update.

    I know we all are holding her sweet hand and the other hand, is firmly placed in the Hand of God..

    I Thank The Good Lord He is revealing His presence to all…and His love never fails..

    Tim

  3. By Tim Black on Dec 9, 2009

    Thanks for the ongoing updates. I am summarizing them for the kids in Chloe’s class and many of them seem pretty informed. We finished some cards today and they should be on their way. Room 6 and I really miss Chloe. I will continue to pray for her complete recovery and quick return to class. Let me know if there’s anything I can do.

    Mr. Black/Tim

  4. By Sarah on Dec 9, 2009

    “Now we have some movement in her vocal cords which is what we need next. That will allow her to speak, sing, swallow and eat. I’m making the prediction of one week or less!! Believe that with me okay?”

    Okay!!

    Sarah

  5. By Larry Sherman on Dec 9, 2009

    Excellent news – this is what I was hoping to hear!! Tell Chloe for me and Claire that she’s at the edge of the Enchanted Forest (getting out of the woods) and coming close to Hagrid’s hut. From there, it’s a hop skip and a jump to Hogwarts where all the good magic will happen!

  6. By Gladys on Dec 9, 2009

    Chloe, You are precious to all of us, keep getting better and I will keep praying.
    Love, Gladys.

  7. By Chester on Dec 9, 2009

    Whoof,whoof, whoof, (bow to Chloe), big licks and hairy snuggles…we are so happy!!! and can’t wait for next time…

    Chester

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