Millie's doing so much better. They've taken her off the magnesium sulfate (the anti-contraction med) and now she'll take pills to prevent contractions. Her vision is no longer blurry and she can open her eyes. She's starting to move her legs on her own now and she's got more strength and stamina. She can start taking clear liquids and is enjoying her gourmet meal of apple juice, cranberry juice, chicken broth, and cherry jello. I'm excited to get the leftovers, YUM! Her surgeons keep coming in to check on her and are pleased with her progress. One of her IV lines was removed and she didn't even bat an eye (that may have been because she couldn't open them). She remains my hero. Hopefully she can have a restful night.
On Thursday night, I couldn't get rid of a nagging concern. Maggie's eyes were sunsetting. This is where the eyes turn downward with the white showing above. It wasn't constant, and she wasn't showing the typical signs associated with brain swelling. But the Spirit just kept working at me, and I decided to call the neurosurgeon at Primary Childrens. He wasn't too concerned and told me to come on Friday for spina bifida clinic. Once there, the doctor thought it was nothing because Maggie's fontanelle (soft spot) was still soft and of course Maggie wasn't sunsetting for him. But I didn't want to go to Houston next week until I knew for sure she was okay. So he ordered a head ultrasound. Sure enough, the ultrasound showed significant swelling in the ventricles of her brain. A shunt is needed. Poor Maggie. I hate to see her go through another surgery. When I'm at the docs office and get bad news, I try to act brave and wait until the car r
I'm so glad to see that smile! Don't let Matt steal your jello.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Millie! So glad to hear things are headed in the right direction. We love you, and you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMillie is my hero as well. So happy to see that smile of hers! Yay for no more magnesium sulfate. Keep up the good work Millie so that we can see you soon!!! We miss you guys. Thanks for the awesome update. I'll be praying that the remainder of the updates be just as awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see Millie smiling. Glad things are going so well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everybody else! It is great to see your great smile! Love you!
ReplyDeleteGood to see that beautiful smile we all know and love:). Way to go, Millie!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the updates, Matt! I know its no surprise to you that she is a hero to so many of us! I'm so happy things are looking up and going so well! You guys are so prevail people and we are all behind you!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that everything went well. What a blessing. Sure Matt..."apple juice"...
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