This morning after a chest x-ray was done the doctors decided they needed to replace Taylor’s chest tube because it was clogged and fluid had built up in her chest cavity causing her difficulty breathing. The procedure went well and they were able to drain the built up fluid. We are thankful that Taylor’s breathing is back to normal. Dr Omar made a decision to begin the medicine this afternoon, starting with a very low amount and slowly increasing over the next ten days. The hope is that the leak will be stopped and there will be no further fluid draining by the end of the ten days. If there is over 5-10 mls still draining at the end of the ten days then they will reevaluate and possibly have to transport Taylor to another hospital for surgical evaluation.
I was able to spend time with Taylor this morning. I had to wear a mask and could not hold or touch Taylor, but I could read and talk to her. Trevor is still dealing with a respiratory infection and I’m still hoping to avoid all sicknesses.
Please pray that Taylor would respond quickly to the medicine!! The hope is to see a decrease within the first few days. We especially covet your prayers for this to happen over the next week. We would like to avoid, if at all possible, having to transport Taylor to another hospital and having her undergo surgery. Also that we would trust the Lord to bring about His good and perfect healing in Taylor, all to His glory.