The goal for the past week has been to start to open Avery's lungs up and then see if they have the function they need. Slowly but surely, they do seem to be opening up. For the past few days it seems like a little more air has gotten into her lungs. As of today, it also seems like they have some of their function. While the function is still minimal, they do seem to be functioning. Once they start to work better, we hope to be able to get her off the heart/lung bypass machine. There's a fine line between giving her lungs the rest they need and trying to get off the bypass machine as soon as possible. The longer she is on this machine (which she has now been their longest patient on it), the riskier it is for her. We're grateful for the progress that she has made.
2 years ago
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I'm so happy for that progress! We're praying for you and thinking of you all the time...Go Avery!!!!
I'm so glad that things are looking a little better. Hang in there and keep fighting. You're in our prayers.
Come on Avery... You can do it! We're pulling for you!!
Hey Laura, I found your blog through Jonna's. Anyway, I just want to say that you and your precious little girl have been in our thoughts and prayers since the day we found out. We will continue to pray that Avery will become stronger and that she will come home to your family. I can't even begin to imagine the trial your family is going through. All I can say is that you will get through this. Your faith in our Heavenly Father has already given you the strength you need. He will continue to bless your Avery. I'm sure you are receiving tons of help, but if we can do anything for you, please let us know. May God bless Avery and give her strength to fight. May you and the rest of your family be comforted and blessed through this trial. You will be in our prayers!! Take care! Love, The Lenehan family
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