Dr. Bichell is currently in the process of placing a third cannula in Ayden. The idea is to allow for better blood flow through the ECMO machine and his body. In turn, this will hopefully decrease the amount of fluid loss from his vessels into his body and will allow him to start on his road to recovery. Dr. Bichell also may insert two drainage tubes into Ayden's chest to help deal with the fluid build up. He is one puffy baby right now.
On a different note, I mentioned one area of concern is his how his brain made it through yesterday and how it is dealing with the ECMO (Ayden having some kind of developmental disability or impairment has always been my biggest fear). Today they did the first of three head ultrasounds. The results came back normal. Thank you, God, for that.
The entire GCFA staff prayed for you this morning. May God be with you.
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Lots of Love Alison and Bryan - Sending our love and prayers from Australia,
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Hi Allison and Bryan: We are all praying for you and precious Ayden. I just talked to Mary Jane who has been keeping me up to date. Love to all, Kathy
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