Courtney was indeed very alert and active today. She was moving her arms and legs non-stop. She was lifting her hips off the bed in an obvious attempt to get off her back and out of bed. When the nurses put her in the chair they had to recline the chair because they were afraid she would scoot right out of it!
Later this afternoon doctors replaced the trachea with a smaller diameter trachea that will eventually allow her to talk and breathe normally. Once doctors know that she is stabilized and can breathe consistently without any troubles - eventually the trachea will be removed.
In the meantime there is an oxygen mask over the trachea hole. Courtney kept moving away today which initially concerned me but the nurse pointed out that her vitals were stable indicating that even without oxygen for a few minutes she was fine.
Courtney was raising her left arm (remember the right clavical is broken) high in the air. When her friend Emma remarked about her hair growing back Courtney reached up and touched her hair.
She had her Courtney bear in a choke hold with her right hand and was touching the bear's face with her left hand as she stared at the bear lovingly.
Finally, as if all this wasn't enough to lift our spirits - Courtney was lifting her head off the pillow tonight. She did it several times - we brought Dr. Carey in to see this astonishing action. Everyone was very excited as was Courtney - a little to excited - so Dr. Carey decided Courtney needed a little help sleeping tonight.
We wish Courtney a restful sleep and thank God for a wonderful day of amazing progress!
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Thank you for visiting Courtney's blogspot. We try to update it multiple times a day so that you can learn of her progress. We also will give information on the challenge to help focus our prayers for healing on that challenge.
Thank you all for your support and prayers.
2 comments:
Diane
Another crazy day at Emerald Square Mall which is why I am checking in so late. I am THRILLED to hear of the amazing progress Courtney keeps making. Wow it seems like lately that every day is another huge step for Courtney. It is great to hear that such a wonderful famlies prayers are being answered.
Way to go Courtney.
We will continue our prayers that these types of giant steps continue.
What great news!! It seems as if Courtney has switched from baby steps to giant steps. We will keep the prays coming.
The Murphys
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