Jessica is doing great! After rounds, the Dr.s started taking Jessica off sedation to allow her to wake up slowly in hopes she would breath on her own. Her lungs were doing great and we could tell she really wanted the tube and that it was causing her great discomfort. At approx 10:30am, the Dr.'s took her off the ventilator and she was breathing fine on her own!! That ordeal put her back in a deep sleep which was great. She immediately went onto her side which was good because she could move really well but we could tell it was painful for her. The plan now is to control her pain and allow her to recover. 
Look how STRAIGHT her back is!!! We had to change her bandage because when they were taking out the breathing tube, she had vomitted and it ran down her neck and back. This gave us a good chance to see her scar. The surgeon did a wonderful job sewing her up. There was no blood and it looked very healthy.
We had a chance to check out the xrays that they took early this morning. The rods are very overwhelming but the important part is how straight her back looksand how much room her organs will have to grow and flourish!! The before and after pictures are astonishing....
We had a chance to check out the xrays that they took early this morning. The rods are very overwhelming but the important part is how straight her back looksand how much room her organs will have to grow and flourish!! The before and after pictures are astonishing....
Wow.......unbelievable at how straight her back is now!!. I hope they are able to control her pain and that she has a speedy recovery. Can't wait to see her smile again. She is an amazing little girl with such a strong will. Alex and Brett follow this blog everyday checking out their little cousins progress. Give her a big kiss from all of us and tell her we love her very much. Be strong and we'll talk soon. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo pleased and grateful that the sugery went so well. You have an amazing little girl! The kids at school can't wait to have her back at school and pray for her speedy recovery each day. Thanks for keeping us all updated during an exhausting time.
ReplyDeleteso happy for jessica and her family. the xrays are unbelievable...her back looks so straight...she is in my prayers for a speedy recovery and i can't wait to see her smile..god speed...
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Thank God for the surgeons and her brave parents!
ReplyDeleteJess is in our thoughts and prayers.
We are sending Steph and Steve hugs of strength and joy.
Love Ky and Trev
xo
Steph and Steve..... With happy tears running down my face, I'm so happy for you both ! What a HUGE difference with the rods! I can only imagine what a difference this will make for Jessica after the healing process.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you all.
Shannon and Justin Thibault
Wow. Great job Jess! The x-rays look amazing and your scar is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our prayers.
Mira, Chris, Taryn and Addison
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Steve, Stephanie & Jessica.
ReplyDeleteWow what a little trouper. I follow your blogs regularly. I admire that you take what little spare time you have in a day to keep everyone updated. Jessica is definitley a little Miracle. Hang in there. I can't even imagine how scary some days are for you guys. The Wilsons are thinking about you.
Dan,Joyce,Matt, Chris, Clarita, Rob, Jackie