Praise the Lord! GiGi is doing very well today following the ventricular tap and blood transfusion. When I saw a vial holding 50 ml of water in her room, I found it shocking to realize it was the same amount drained from her little head... quite a load for such a tiny girl!!! Her vital signs are stable. She is uncomfortable at times (probably a headache... I imagine), but moving well and more alert.
We prayed yesterday and early this morning for God to make it very clear to us and her surgeon exactly WHICH procedure to do.....the tap or the reservoir. They both had advantages and disadvantages. Well.... He once again answered us! We are thankful they found the e coli presence in time... as this was a major determining factor in the selection to choose the tap..... and pray she will not become infected. Now it's watch, wait and PRAY!!! As far as management of the ecoli colonization.... she received antibitoics yesterday. If she needs a surgery down the road, they'll treat her ahead with antibiotics again. There's not much they can do to get rid of it unfortunately. Please specifically pray for protection from this bacteria. It would be devastating if it entered her brain or body. God will protect her!
It was wonderful having Drew's dad here to guide us through the options. His mom came to the hospital this afternoon for a few hours, and my mom will be here for the weekend. Our friends have been pouring out love on us in countless ways.... meals, playdates, laundry, groceries, flowers, lawncare, scripture, phonecalls......and ENCOURAGEMENT!!! We are abundantly blessed!!!!!
Thank you, my prayer warriors!
Jen
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