Hooray for Ivey Elizabeth !!!!!!
Ivey did great this morning during surgery. Her cleft palate surgery was successful - no complications! She is in pain and becomes very agitated as the pain medication begins to wear off. Cuffs are on her elbows to prevent her from bending her arms and placing her hands in her mouth, which is her favorite thing to do. She will wear the cuffs for about two weeks. She is doing awesome and her color and sats look great!
More good news. Ivey's ENT did scope her airway and found that it is not as restricted as it was during the time of her lip surgery and tracheotomy. He thinks that time and growth may be all that is needed for her airway. Reconstructive surgery may not be necessary. However, she is much safer with the trach for now.
And for all of you who are trying to learn how to set up a feeding for Ivey, there is an added bonus. Her new button has Jejunal (J-tube) and Gastic (G-tube) marked on the button itself! Now you do not have to worry about which is which, only what goes where.
Ivey is sleeping peacefully right now, so is Matt. She is in her regular room on the floor (NO ICU's!!!) here at Scottish Rite.
Thank you all for your prayers. They have definitely been heard and answered! There is a sweet healthy little girl lying asleep right now because of them. We love you!
Happy Groundhog's Day! Did he see his shadow?
Gwen.
More good news. Ivey's ENT did scope her airway and found that it is not as restricted as it was during the time of her lip surgery and tracheotomy. He thinks that time and growth may be all that is needed for her airway. Reconstructive surgery may not be necessary. However, she is much safer with the trach for now.
And for all of you who are trying to learn how to set up a feeding for Ivey, there is an added bonus. Her new button has Jejunal (J-tube) and Gastic (G-tube) marked on the button itself! Now you do not have to worry about which is which, only what goes where.
Ivey is sleeping peacefully right now, so is Matt. She is in her regular room on the floor (NO ICU's!!!) here at Scottish Rite.
Thank you all for your prayers. They have definitely been heard and answered! There is a sweet healthy little girl lying asleep right now because of them. We love you!
Happy Groundhog's Day! Did he see his shadow?
Gwen.
Comments
Thank you for updating; I've been praying for her all day and am so glad to hear the great news!!
Hugs :)
You'll all be in our prayers!
Love,
Jud, Pam, Julia and Sam
We just spoke to Matt and are thrilled over the great news. If you need anything, please call.
Your family is always in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Candi and Kevin
Thanks to God for answering everyone's prayers. He will only answer more. He's so awesome!!!!
Hugs Ivey!