Granddaughter in Intensive Care

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.

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.??

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

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.

Good to hear your DGD is improving

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.

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

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

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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 )

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

Awesome news!

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

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

Update sounds positive. love and good wishes.

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

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.

I'm glad the saturation results are good xx

Brilliant news...and still praying ?

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.

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

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.

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

Good news GrannyActivist, long may it continue. x

UPDATE:
Good news ❤️‍? the new steroid treatment has worked and our granddaughter is now breathing independently! I had a FaceTime call from her this morning and it was like talking to a different child, she was alert, smiling and able to chat.

I also had an operation this morning and that went well too, so today is a red letter day!

I cannot say ‘thank you’ enough for all your prayers, good wishes and overwhelming messages of support during the past week. This kind of situation is where Gransnet really excels at providing a safe space for worries to be shared and I have appreciated it enormously.