Sorry for the lack of updates for the past couple of days… They were really really busy for Miss Em.
By Sunday she was so very much done with CRRT dialysis that she twisted her entire body like a twizzler and clotted the machine. She was at the maximum amount of all of her sedation yet literally sat up in bed. They had to make a decision on whether or not she was ready to come off of CRRT and go to Hemo-dialysis. She made the decision for them when she wouldn’t be still! They stopped the CRRT and started Hemo-dialysis Monday Morning.
Mondays dialysis went better than expected, but Monday night she decided that she was done with her Central Venous Femoral Line and pulled it out. For those of you who are not aware of where they put that, it is in the main artery in her leg, so pulling it out without notice is not a good thing! They had to apply hard pressure for over three and half hours before it would stop shooting blood. I honestly can say that I never want to see that again, her bed linens were soaked with blood. I swear that every Monday something drastic happens with her!
Tuesday she decided to pee 1200 cc’s! That is what we were looking for! Her kidney function looked great so she does not need to do dialysis again (unless something drastically changes). She has gone down from 15 drips (iv medication) to 4!
She is back to her adorable self and is longing for Taco Bell Sweet Tea (although I don’t think that is on her renal diet!)
Wow! That is such good news! And she looks so beautiful and happy in that photo! I will keep praying.
OH!! THANK YOU JESUS!!! What a fab birthday gift to you, Heather, friend. Love you! Holly
Thanks you Jesus!
I always check in, don’t always comment.
Such wonderful news!!…we serve a MIGHTY GOD!!!
Blessings to you.
That’s great news! Still praying.
Great news! Well, except for Monday’s excitement – bless your heart, that must have been so stressful. Very glad she is doing better and better….. will continue to pray.
I am so thankful we have Jesus to get us through these hard times. Praise God for the work he continues to do in Emma’s life!
Hugs to you and your family.
That is great news Heather! She looks great!
That is one cute kid! I am so happy and thankful for the blessings that God has sent your way!
I’m so glad to hear good news and to see her sweet little face! Prayers will continue…
Oh my word..that femoral artery thing would have made me pass out! You are such a good mama! Continuing to pray and praising the Lord that she seems to be on the upswing!
OH MY … that artery line … I got faint reading about it … so scary. I am glad she is doing better, asking for sweet tea is a great sign. Hug hugs and prayers for your whole family. – J
Praise God! Will continue to pray she continues on the road to full recovery.
Wonderful, joyful new Heather. So thankful and still praying!
Laying hands on that precious child, Heather, and praying for her healing ~ Love and Hugs ~
What a harrowing Monday, but what a good report, nonetheless! Praise God for the continued improvement in Miss Emma. Will keep her (and the rest of the family) in my prayers.
Hugs,
Loretta in GA
She’s SO beautiful & such a fighter!!! Praise God!!!
HUGS to you & your family! Take care Heather!
That is great news!!!!
) I love the look on her face, she looks like she’s ready to get into mischief.
Very happy birthday to you and many “thank you Lord” prayers for miss Emma…..I don’t know anybody who ISN’T pulling and praying for her. What a great birthday gift. Thanks so much for the update too.
she is a special little girl and I am so happy you all have good news to share. Have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY Heather.
Go Emma!!! Gimmie five!
Mister Bob
So glad that Emma is doing better, but what a scare! I don’t always comment. but I check in daily, and when there weren’t any posts after Saturday, I was a little concerned. ((HUGS))
In tears. God is good!
How scary that must have been! So glad to hear things are improving.
What FANTASTIC news. The Lord is AWESOME.
Praise God that is so very cool. I am so happy for her and your entire family..will continue to keep you in prayers..
She looks absolutely, undeniably wonderful !!
Our God is an awesome God !!
What wonderful news and what a beautiful girl. Love seeing that smile!
She is so pretty! Her eyes are full of life! Thanks for the update!
DEEE-lightful! Is there such a thing as “precious to the max”?
Thanking God for His mercies, new every morning.
I’ve just given you the Beautiful Blogger award. Love your blog, thank you for sharing your life with us.
Praying for you guys!!! Hopefully she’ll get that sweet tea soon!!!!