Thursday, May 7, 2009

Still Here!

So...We're still here at the hospital. After Olivia's oxygen needs continued to go up and down, they decided to call pulmonary to come see her today. The doctor decided to do a chest x-ray and discovered there was a small amount of collapsing in her lung, most likely an after effect from the surgery. The have started her on a breathing treatment, and the best I can explain it is that it is sort of like a combination bi-pap and nebulizer. It delivers intermittent pressure through a mask like a bi-pap, but like a nebulizer it delivers medication and is given every 4 hours. She LOVES this treatment so much that it takes two people to hold her down to get the treatment! Whether she likes the treatment or not, it does seem to be helping. The doctor's hope is that she'll be much better and able to go home tomorrow(Friday). I am hoping the same, but am know how easily plans can change. As nice as it would be to be at home, I am much more comfortable staying here until we know she is back to her baseline and safe to take home. I will try to update sooner in the day tomorrow when I find out what the plan is. Have a great Friday! And for you locals, don't forget to listen to John and Tammy's Champions for Kids Radiothon benefiting the American Family Children's Hospital on 96.3 from 6am to 7pm on Friday.

3 comments:

Matt, Cassidy, Parker and New Baby said...

I am so sorry that Olivia is not well enough to go home. We will be praying for you guys and hope she improves tomrrow so you can go home.

Destini said...

I hope Olivia is doing better today! I'll be watching for the update!

Greene Family said...

I hope Olivia is doing much better today and that you guys are home resting! We'll be praying for Olivia's speedy recovery and hoping that she is back to herself very soon!