Granddaughter in Intensive Care

I am so pleased that things are moving in the right direction. We will keep praying!

Glad to hear that her treatment is beginning to work, Grannyactivist.
Still praying ???
For the wee one,
For all those who love her and worry about her,
For all the healthcare team treating her.

Still holding her in my prayers grannyactivist. Hope she continues to gain in strength.

The doctor in charge said they wouldn’t be considering moving her if there were plenty of ICU beds available, so she can’t be moved just because there’s a shortage

Well done that doctor! That must be such a relief to you all.

Brilliant news...and still praying ?

I'm glad the saturation results are good xx

Oh grannyactivist, such a worry but it sounds as though your little granddaughter is getting the very best treatment. I’m thinking of you all and sending positive vibes.

Thinking of you all - so glad things seem to be moving in the right direction. Love and prayers for you all x

Update sounds positive. love and good wishes.

Still sending ((((hugs)))) and positive vibes ga.

Continuing to hold the precious little one in my prayers, along with her family and the medical staff. ✝️

Awesome news!

It sounds like she's receiving the best care. One step at a time x

Thank you so much everyone for your prayers and good wishes and Toad thank you for your reassurance.

The decision has been made that our granddaughter is staying in ICU for the time being. The doctor in charge said they wouldn’t be considering moving her if there were plenty of ICU beds available, so she can’t be moved just because there’s a shortage.

The good news is that she has had three saturations that were not as bad as previous ones, so the severity seems to be diminishing. I’m finally beginning to be really hopeful that the new medication is making a real difference. (Cautious )

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Sending positive vibes and praying for your little one, grannyactivist. x

The good news is cheering! I hope your GD continues to make progress.

grannyactivist

UPDATE

Better news today is that the new treatment seems to be having an effect. ? ??

The pattern seems to be that it’s at nighttime that our granddaughter gets into real difficulties, but last night, although she did become hypoxic (not enough oxygen), it was not as bad as on other occasions.

The ICU is so busy they’ve had to put extra beds in and so our daughter says that if our granddaughter improves she’ll be moved back to a side ward again. On the one hand it’s really traumatic for her in the ICU, so I’d love for her to be well enough to be moved, but I really want her to stay there if she’s likely to need the extra facilities. Aaargh!

I can’t quite get my head around the fact that it’s possible for our granddaughter to be able to leave the ICU when she literally can’t breathe for herself, not even for a minute. I don’t want to ask my daughter too many questions as she’s ‘mummy’ and not an ICU nurse in this situation, but it’s a constant concern.

See this as positive news GA. When I was a nurse, it wasn’t uncommon to move patients to a high dependency area whilst still on oxygen. They won’t do this if it’s not safe. It’s probably the same in New Zealand, she may have to share a nurse with two or three others, but the care will be the same.

Still praying by the way?. Try not to worry.

Good to hear your DGD is improving

Glad you have some more positive news ga. It is so difficult for you all. Sending love and prayers that things keep moving in the right direction.

Great to read a little positive news . I can’t imagine how hard it is for you all ?

Still sending prayers and positive vibes ga.????
It must be so hard waiting for news.
I'm sure your phone never leaves your hand.

Hopefully every day that passes brings your dearest grandchild closer to recovery.

Hang on in there.??

from me too. I keep checking to see how she is. That sounds good news to me but I completely understand how you are feeling. You want her to be in the right place for the best treatment. All my good thoughts and wishes.

Thank you for the grannyactivist. So pleased she is improving. Hope this continues.

She is 6, JaneJudge. Such a young age to cope with this.

for you Grannyactivist and love to your family, especially your granddaughter xx