Wow, yesterday was quite a day. It took us over four hours to crawl through traffic and get to UCLA. Lacey was admitted through the E.R. where we waited for five hours for a bed to become available. We finally made it up to our room at around 1:30 am. Lacey and I were both exhausted and miserable...yep we had our own private pity party. Today is a new day and we are both in better spirits. Lacey has been sleeping peacefully for the past three hours and I'm guarding her like a mother bear, I'm not letting anyone touch her so that she can catch upon the five + hours of sleep that she missed out on last night.
So the good news is that Lacey's pleural effusion is mild and it doesn't warrant having a chest tube to drain it. The doctors think that maybe her Lasix was decreased too quickly and when it was later increased it dried her out a little and just caused a snow ball effect that gave her some trouble. They hydrated her with IV fluids last night and today she is getting Lasix by IV. Her progress will be monitored today and through the night. God willing they will send us home tomorrow morning. Oh, I really hope so!
Well, the past few weeks have been a roller coaster of ups and downs and yesterday I have to confess I was wallowing in the downs but today I'm overwhelmed with gratefulness for all that has gone right and that this 13 month journey is at it's end. We might have a few more blips to deal with but Lacey's surgery was a success and all of this will be behind us soon. Yippee!
I will try to post another update tonight or in the morning but I might not have time so I want to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving day celebration.
Gina and the family
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Hi Gina,
I love you and am sad you and Lacey had a hard, long night. I'm glad you're getting some rest now. You and Scott have been such an encouragement through this difficult trial that your family and little Lacey have gone through. I feel like the Lord has prepared me for trials after seeing how you've trusted Him through every step of the way. I pray that I, too, would be faithful and trusting the way you've been. I am praising God for His mercy and protection upon Lacey. And wow....maybe you'll be here for Thanksgiving!!! We have sooooo much to be thankful for. We are praying for you. Come home soon.
Love,
Sonja
P.S. Everyone here says "Hi"! :)
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