Courtney had the trachea removed today - this is a big deal!
After months of watching her tug on it afraid that she would yank it out herself Dr. Hill came in and removed it. Just the feeding tube to go and Courtney will be 'tube free'!
Courtney will eat more each day but skipped this afternoon's food to give a chance for the trach opening to heal. We've been told that it heals in no time and will already be better tomorrow.
Courtney also had her hair cut last night. This too was a big deal since as the mother of a 19 year old I normally would not make hair style decisions for my daughter. In fact Courtney would most likely ask her friends for an opinion than her mother!
But after weeks of trying to detangle the back of Courtney's head and her own frustration with trying to keep it off her neck while in bed I made the decision to let the hairdresser at Braintree do the deed. It was a very over stimulating experience for Courtney and yet miraculously the cut is beautiful. I can't believe she was able to get it even and look as nice as it does with all the squirming Courtney was doing.
The previous 2 days of standing and walking, eating, hair cut, etc finally caught up with Courtney and she was very tired all day - quite exhausted. At one point while sitting in the chair eating apple sauce Courtney put her head down on the tray table! She kept leaning her head to the side during therapy and looking at everyone with a 'can't you see I'm exhausted' face.
The therapists pressed on as best they could pushing Courtney but not to the point of exhaustion or complete frustration.
Now that the trach has been removed we are very much looking forward to and anticipating hearing Courtney's voice.
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Courtney is so inspiring! I'm sure her miraculous recovery is due to her incredible inner strength along with the tremendous outpouring of love & support that she is surrounded with from friends & family.
Keep going Courtney!
~Beth
What great news! Now you will hear her voice. She continues to make great progress. Thanks be to God. Hair grows...don't worry about the cut..and she is naturally beautiful so it doesn't really matter what kind of cut she has. Now it will be easy to take care of and work with.
Keep the faith. We continue to keep Courtney and your family in our prayers.
love
the Spazianos
Way to go, Courtney!!!!We're so happy about your good news today!
Getting the trach out is a big deal!
We thank God and will continue to keep Courtney and everyone involved in her care in our prayers!
Lots of Love,
The McCabes
Dear Mrs. Courtney (lol) - You must be overflowing with joy - to have the trach removed - Woo hoo!! - shouts of joy!
With our continuing prayers of love and hope,
Mrs. Carey
It's so good to hear how well Courtney is progressing! We are all very proud of her! Keep up the good work! We are all thinking of you and your family! From the TICU NURSES!!
Love you all very much! I will try to visit very soon.
xoxo
Claudia
Great news on many fronts. Trach out, moving more every day, eating again - lots to be thankful for! Can't wait to hear what Courtney has to say when her voice comes back! You are all in our daily prayers - keep strong.
Love, Lisa
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