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Megan's Gagging Isn't Any Better

TCA

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mommida Enthusiast
mommida
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I really have tears of joy for all of you. I will continue praying for you guys.

L.

PS Thank you Vincent for keeping us updated.

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Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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The Lord was right there in the operating room, I am sure of it!

I am sooooooo relieved......

God bless her! She sounds like a real trooper!

Hugs.

Karen

mouse Enthusiast
mouse
Posted

I don't know about anyone else, but I cry when I read all the wonderful updates. Yes, the prayers should not stop as there is a ways to go for Megan. But, the news is more fantastic with each update. Pink nailbeds is so awesome.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

all pink and pretty and healthy looking and now into R McDonald house..

Prayers are indeed getting answered

judy

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
Posted

We are so happy that she is doing so well....we'll continue to keep her and you in our prayers.

jenyanderson Newbie
jenyanderson
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Hooray! Pink nailbeds! That's so wonderful!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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So thankful that the news continues to be good! Keeping the prayers and good thoughts flowing. :)

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VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted

MEGAN UPDATE!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006 08:21 AM, CDT

Megan had a great night! The cardiologist just came by and his words were, "Perfect!". I asked him if he though the timing was right for her surgery and he replied with another, "Perfect!". Perfect timing is what is what I have prayed for specifically since I first found out about this second surgery. Isn't God good?

She was running a fever after surgery, but that stayed down overnight. They layed her on a cooling blanket that brought it down nicely and have controlled it with Tylenol.

She's in a great deal of pain, of course, but she's been able to go longer and longer without pain medication. They're hoping to pull her off the ventilator this morning. She is waking between doses and seems to recognize us, but is very upset, so she gets more pain medicine and goes back to sleep. She'll probably be a lot happier once they get the breathing tube out of her throat.

We are rejoicing in her progress. Thanks to each of you for your many prayers. Know that it's helping each of us!!!!

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
Posted

God is good. So glad to hear how she is!

TCA Contributor
TCA
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I just had to check in and see how all my prayer warriors are doing!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Vincent for keeping everyone in the loop. I'm crying at the love I feel from all of you. I've read your entries on her guestbook and words can't express how wonderful each of you are. I'll keep updating as things progress. Love and Hugs! Gotta get back to my baby!!! Jarod's there too, but I just can't stand to leave for long!

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
Posted

Yeah for a good nights rest and great comments from the doctor.

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
Posted

God is so very good!

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
Posted

Tanya,children are amazingly resilient (much more so than adults) and I'm sure Megan will come along in leaps and bounds now. :):)

GFBetsy Rookie
GFBetsy
Posted

I've also been keeping your Megan in my prayers, and I'm so glad she's doing so well post-op. Give her loves!

penguin Community Regular
penguin
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New update!!!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006 04:22 PM, CDT

Megan came off the ventilator and had the tube removed a couple hours ago. She has done well breathing on her own. She's awake a lot more now, but is happier without the tube in her throat. She's down to Tylenol with codene for pain control. She's still hurting some, but that is to be expected. She knows me and Jarod and fusses when the nurse comes near her. I guess she learns fast.

She is having other issues, that are still under control, but being carefully monitored. Both her heart rate and blood pressure are elevated, but it could be because of pain. The swelling started bad today, but that is also expected. She is very puffy, but is being given Lasix to get rid of the extra fluid. She is having a lot of congestion, especially in her left lung, so they're suctioning it out (not fun) and doing respiratory therapy to prevent pneumonia. Her temperature started rising more this morning, but it's coming back down now.

The chest tubes are running pretty clear now (no blood) and the fluid is slowing which is another good sign. The PCCU doctor said she is doing really good for 1 day post op. We're so relieved that it went well.

Cole got to see her a few minutes ago. He wanted to kiss her foot, then told the nurse about Megan's boo-boo. He said, "Megnie's sick, but she'll be all better soon." He handled seeing the tubes and IVs really well. He's such a good big brother. He's in heaven right now because both sets of grandparents are at his beck and call.

We're so grateful to all of you for your outpouring of love. My Dad met another mother here who has been here alone with her child for 52 days. I can't imagine. Yesterday we had 4 grandparents, my brother and his wife, and our pastor and his wife here, not to mention all of you who were here in spirit. My cup runneth over.....

Love to all - Jarod, Tanya, Cole, and Megan Hope

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
Posted

Wow! She's breathing on her own already,thats fantastic.

Don't worry too much about how swollen she is.

I remember my son went in looking like a 3month old baby,and come out looking the size of a 5 yr old (well to me anyway!).The diuretics should take care of that.

Great progress! :)

Fiddle-Faddle Community Regular
Fiddle-Faddle
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Tanya, if you want to ask the other mom (the one who has been there for 52 days) for her first name and her child's, we could add her to our prayers...does she know about caringbridge.org?

I'm SO glad things are going so well with Megan! I remember when Michael came out of post-op into the PICU--I barely noticed the tubes and machines--my CHILD was there and BREATHING! But my husband was devastated at the sight of the tubes and machines, and stumbled out of the PICU in tears--and there was his brother, who had just flown 26 hours to DC from a business trip to Japan, and then got in his car and drove 5 hours to Pittsburgh to be with us. We hadn't known he was coming; he stopped someone on the street to ask directions to Children's Hospital, and was there JUST when my husband needed him. :blink:

mouse Enthusiast
mouse
Posted

That is wonderful news that she is breathing on her own. Yes, the little ones are so resillent. I remember when a dog attacked my granddaughter in the face. I had to prewarn my husband what to expect and that it would be better in the future. They operated on her face at midnight and the next morning she had had no pain killers. She could only eat soft things (she was just 3 years old) and when I gave her a popsicle, she knew right away which side of the mouth to suck on. We had to pretend that her face was not a roadmap of stitches so she would not think it was a big deal. After the second plastic surgery, she is now a beautiful young 18 year old, with one small scar that shows. But, the young handle these things so much better then the adults. I am so glad Tanya that all is going the way they expect it to. Thank you for always keeping us posted.

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
Posted

Wow Alison. Sounds like God's intervention to me. My hubby's family is from Pennsylvania.

More great news for Megan. She is such a fighter and Cole sounds precious too.

lonewolf Collaborator
lonewolf
Posted

Just wanted to add to the thoughts and prayers for little Megan. So glad she's recovering well.

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted

Trying to decide if I should bother TCA with a phone call. On one hand I do not want to bother her cause she probably with her baby, or resting. On the other I want to check and make sure she does not need anything, I realy dont trust her to call and ask.

Whatcha y'all think?

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted

I think that as much heart as you have put into this, yes, I would call. If her phone is off and resting leave a message, and she can call you back when convienent.

Go for it :)

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted

OKAY I called, i kept it short cause she was taking time to play with Cole. The took out Megans Catherdaer thing (how do you spell that?) and she said the swelling was down. Things are looking much better then last time. Megan's grandparents are up helping out and did the grocery run, so I guess Im ofgf the hook :(.

Thats about all I buged her for. She did again express much gratitude for all your prayers!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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OKAY I called, i kept it short cause she was taking time to play with Cole. The took out Megans Catherdaer thing (how do you spell that?) and she said the swelling was down. Things are looking much better then last time. Megan's grandparents are up helping out and did the grocery run, so I guess Im ofgf the hook :(.

Thats about all I buged her for. She did again express much gratitude for all your prayers!

Sounds good! Thanks :)

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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OKAY I called, i kept it short cause she was taking time to play with Cole. The took out Megans Catherdaer thing (how do you spell that?) and she said the swelling was down. Things are looking much better then last time. Megan's grandparents are up helping out and did the grocery run, so I guess Im ofgf the hook :(.

Thats about all I buged her for. She did again express much gratitude for all your prayers!

thanks vincent...i was emailing you when the phone rang and at was my brother in Ohio i don't talk to often so just got back on saw you'd 'followed' you gut and called...so glad you did as know she'd want to talk to you and so happy with the news you shared.

thanks for keeping us abreast of the newest info...

so happy with the progress..is she in the McDonald house or still stay over nite with Megan.=maybe you don't know was just wondering.

felt for the poor lady who had been there 52 days alone with her child..

wow.

nothing like having freinds when times are tough...

judy

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