There's not a whole lot to report today. Abby's chest x-ray was worse than the one from yesterday - this one showed that her right and left lung had areas of collapse. So taking out the breathing tube definitely did not happen. The doctors say we'll try for a new goal of Sunday. They're trying a few new combinations of diuretics since they didn't want to give her anymore of the one they'd overdosed. Throughout the day they tried different combinations and seem to have found one that works. The plan for the day and night are to try giving her a few breathing treatments that would break up any secretions in her lungs that could be causing her to have them collapse, and to try a few ventilator settings that will hopefully help her open up her lungs and take full breaths on her own.
The surgeons came by and said her heart repair looks great - she's completely off the medications to help with her blood pressure and she's doing really well without them... now we're just waiting on the lungs.
Grandpa Nathlich arrived today from California to meet Abby for the first time! The trip was planned before her surgery (and his!) but we're hoping she'll use his visit as motivation to get off the ventilator, get off sedation, and show him her great personality... or at least her beautiful blue eyes.
No matter how long it takes, we don't want to lose sight of the huge accomplishment: Abby can wish all of you a Happy Valentine's Day with her WHOLE heart!!!
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Happy Valentine's Day to sweet baby Abby, Linzy & Chris and all of your families. We're keeping you in our prayers and hoping Abby's lungs will start responding to treatment.
Bonnie
I am happy that Grandpa Don is visiting. I hope it does you all well to have him there. He is a great cook - make sure to put him to work - (it's good Occupational Therapy for him too).
We will keep praying for Abby's lungs & your spirits.
Love you!
Laura, Mark & Amy Nicole
happy heart day, abby...you make me pray and laugh and cry and pray for you again...we love because God first loved us, and he is teaching us MORE about love through YOU...
Happy Valentine Abby! We are touched by your courage and your strong spirit.We continue to pray for your recovery.
Linzy & Chris, we continue to pray for physical and spiritual strength.
Love to you all.
Minh & Paul
Sending you all big Valentine's Hugs. Today is a day to love beyond the roses, cards, and chocolates and to remember some of the pureset love is for a child. Today is Happy Abby Heart Day!
Dearest Abby, Linzy and Chris!
What a wonderful day to celebrate Happy Healthy Hearts on Valentines Day!!! Gratefulness abounds today for His special direction to Abby’s medical team to assist with His astounding tender miracle of healing!
God's Love is filling all of our hearts with thankfulness and joy in the ‘two steps forward and (only) one step back’ recovery for His precious little lamb, Abby!!!
His grace is shining down on her and her extraordinary parents!!!!!!
I love you!!
Love, Hugs and Big Prayers!!!,
Mom
Linzy, Chris, and Abby,
You are right... through all of the ups and downs of recovery, it is important to remember Abby's huge accomplishment! We wish all three of you a Happy HEART Day as well! Abby is our reminder of the true reason behind this holiday. We continue to pray for Abby's lungs, her speedy recovery, and your strength. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Love, Karin and Ted
February 14th will forever hold a special meaning for your precious family - Abby, we know your heart is full with much love and you will bring great joy to all those who are blessed to meet you. We continue to pray for complete and timely healing of your lungs so you can get that tube out for Mommy & Daddy to give you great big kisses right on your sweet lips!!!
With abundant love & steadfast prayers - Miss, Paulie, E,M,J & Lila G
Happy Valentine's Day beautiful baby Abby! We love you and your parents and wish you all the best. We think about you all the time and wish you many more big steps forward!
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