Mon. Morning Abby Update

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Abby is scheduled to have the spinal drain removed at 10 a.m.  We are hoping to go home tomorrow but there is a lot that is dependent on.  The docs have to make sure that the incision isn't leaking, pharmacy has to decide the correct dosage of her antibiotics that we will have to administer via her PICC line at home, she still hasn't walked in over 9 days so PT will have to come in as well.  At least we are getting somewhere today though, the past 5 days or so have been groundhog day for us. 

If this doesn't work and it leaks again, we have two options, neither of which are what we want (plastic surgery reconstructing her hip muscles to fill in the spaces where they took the fat away from her back or putting a shunt in her head to help the fluid drain).

Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers, and encouraging words.  I never knew so many people that do not know us could care so much!

julygal

I hope today goes well and everything falls into place in the next 24 hours so when you get to finally go home you stay there!  

renee143

wow, that's a lot for one day!  i hope all the stars align and you tell us you're taking your baby home tomorrow!

 

lytedark

julygal:

I hope today goes well and everything falls into place in the next 24 hours so when you get to finally go home you stay there!  

this ^^ - i really hope this is the beginning of the end of all this for you guys!!!

Mystery2B

We'll be sending lots of positive thoughts your way that all goes beautifully and Abby is all set to go home!

heleneau

renee143:

wow, that's a lot for one day!  i hope all the stars align and you tell us you're taking your baby home tomorrow!

 

 

this!

Dobie_Mama

We're still thinking of, and praying for, you guys!

Lotte134

Best of luck - I'm sure home sounds like heaven right now!

GladToBeMrs.SRS

It sounds like she's headed in the right direction, albeit slowly. 

Do you know if the shunt would be permanent, or temporary?  Would it drain to her throat or her tummy?  I know this really doesn't help, but I personally know two people who have had those types of shunts and did extremely well with them.  My dad was one of those people -- his shunt literally changed his life (for the better).  

 

((hugs and prayers))

~somdgirl~

I am thinking of you as always, I hope all goes well and you get to go home.

ab&jim

Thinking tons of good thoughts for you today.

luvlieK

We will keep the prayers coming.  I don't want her to need more surgery either.  Poor girl.  But at least you might be able to go home tomorrow )

babyluv617

I really hope you get to go home tomorrow. It's been tough on you guys. Good luck and we're praying for you.

tinamichelle

Still praying for her I hope she doesn't need more surgey keep us updated

Impatientgal

IhopethisworksIhopethisworksIhopethisworks!!!!! Extra prayers today that it works and you all get to go home with peace of mind!

welshgirl

We'll keep our fingers adn toes crossed that everything goes well and she gets to go home!!!

andrealynn0707

I have everything possible crossed that the drain removal goes swimmingly and you get to go home tomorrow! As always, continued thoughts coming your way!

AnnaBananaBelle

I'm reading this now at 10:30, so I am hoping everything went well for Miss Abby!! 

Hippinski

Thinking of you guys today and I hope all goes well. HUGS!

triumphantreturnofplanningbug

I'm late, but I hope that everything went well!  Continued prayers for you guys!

thejennigirl

(((hugs)))

I really, really pray that God is granting some prayers this very minute!

MrsD_111106

Just getting to this too.  I hope everything went well and that you all get to go home tomorrow.  Fingers, eyes, hair, everything crossed.

CABunny

julygal:

I hope today goes well and everything falls into place in the next 24 hours so when you get to finally go home you stay there! ?

Ditto this. ?((Hugs))?