Upon leaving Gabby I always go over what my cell phone number is (no matter how many times they have had Gabby) in hopes they will contact us as soon as possible if needed, but in the back of my mind I'm hoping not to hear from them.
In the early morning today the plan went into action (again) and the Nurse called and said that Gabby had an episode of dropping her heart rate. Which led to her having to be reintubated. We knew that this was a big possibility with her being so small and premature. There really is nothing anyone can say or prepare you for news leading to a life saving measure for your child. It just really stinks!
Everyone here calls this the "NICU Roller Coaster". I always correct the Dr's and tell them it should be called the "Demon Drop"! The drop always feels like it comes out of thin air.
So here we are now back on the vent to give her lungs a break and regain strength for a later try down the road.
Attempting to hold on to positive side (sometimes easier said then done), she made it 3 whole days on the cpap, and I got to hold her feeling her breathe on her own. That was amazing!
Continue to pray for her, especially lung strength to breathe on her own.
*Gabby,when you read this later in life, you are going to give me grey hair!*
4 comments:
She is a fighter!! Prayers for all of you!
Tiff, I think about you guys all the time, and everytime I hear that song "Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson I cry (Gabby for one reason). Believe it or not, Neil actually handled all the A's and B's better than me! He would go over to Cammy and pat her butt when her heart rate would drop, then it would go back up. Keeping the faith that Gabby will continue to be strong! Lots of love and prayers!
I will continue to pray that she gets all the strength she needs to be a healthy, and beautiful little girl. She is going to give you lots of "grey hair," but it will all be worth everyone of them.
Take care of yourselves also
Barb Beatman
She is definitely strong...like her mom and dad:) I am continuing to pray for all of you for strength, health and guidance.
Missy Colucci
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