I am so torn. Ethan's drainage has picked up a little more today. His right chest tube is not draining, but is now showing signs of fluid build up compressing his right lung. The doctors have given us two options. Since he is definately slowing, we could just place new chest tubes to allow for better drainage and wait it out. He will still not get real food during this period and it could take AWHILE!
Or we can go to surgery as planned before. It will take his body a few days to recover, and it will be a bit painful for him. . . but they won't leave the Operating room until they have all the fluid build up out of his lungs. That means his lungs will be able to fully expand and hopefully after about a 48 hour recovery he should be able get off the ventilator and start getting fed. (Hopefully)
We don't want to put him through anything too invasive again, but we have decided on surgery. He has had this leaky lung problem in some way or another since he was 27 weeks in utero! We are so over it. Not that it is a sure thing, but we are willing to try it.
Thanks for the continued love and prayers-
Heidi
6 comments:
That is a tough decision. If it were Owen, I would go ahead with the surgery, weighing the options carefully. Surgery is always risky, but also is staying on the vent for "who knows how long" until his drainage stops (if it does). We'll pray for you!!! :)
Andrea
Heidi, We love you guys so much,you are constantly in our thoughts, and anything we can do to help we are here for you. We are fasting and praying for Ethan, and your family we love you! Gunnell Family
Very tough choices, I would make the same choice and go for the surgery. I will keep him especially in my prayers for a perfect surgery with quick recovery. You all deserve the very best! Love, Wendy
You're making the right decision. This has plagued him for too long. I know that every decision you guys make comes from heavenly consultation. Trust yourselves. We all do.
Love and prayers- Brianne
Your doing the right thing Heidi...you are so sensitive to Ethan's needs. He LOVES you for that.
I pray the surgery goes well and he can come home soon to his family.
Your always in my prayers and thoughts.
Hugs,
Barbara Wiser
Praying for your sweet Ethan!!
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