Going home soon......we hope!!!

Yes I know, it's been a few days since I've updated the blog.....but for good reason. A lot has been going on the last couple of days and we've actually been moving forward with getting the discharge plans in order for Kate. She's been breathing awesome on her trials on a nasal cannula (just like she was at home), but at a higher flow. When she was home, she was on 1/4 liter of oxygen, but is now requiring 2 liters to give her more support. The need for this amount of oxygen should go down as she gets stronger. So, the plan is to come home on a regular nasal cannula during the day and CPAP at night. We feel so blessed and know that our prayers have been heard and answered. We had hoped that she would not need a Trach, but at the time we knew that this was a very possible option. We are so grateful that we listened to our gut feeling and chose not to go through with it. Kate has definitely redeemed herself.

Right now, the only thing that is holding things up is the G-Tube. It got pulled shortly after surgery, which opened the hole in her stomach, causing a significant leak. So, we've been waiting for the wound to heal so we can go home. Right now she is being fed through an NJ tube (going into her intestines) because she cannot have anything going into her stomach, as it would cause more leakage. She has to have this tube for venting purposes, so we have to figure out what's the best way get this to heal. Best case scenario......we'll get her home the middle of next week. After almost 6-weeks of hospital life.....we are ready to come home!!!