We just finished with our doctor's rounds this morning and it was confirmed that today we will clamp the ECMO machine for an hour to evaluate her function one more time. They are going to spend the morning getting her ready to be on her own by increasing some medications.
The plan is to clamp her for 1 hour while monitoring her vitals and gases. If all goes well, she will come off ECMO today! Dr. Kanter will repair the site on her neck where the cannulas are and we will see how her heart functions on its own.
Like Dustin said yeaterday in his update, we are still dealing with a sick heart, but I truely feel that giving Mallory the opportunity to show us her strength is a much improved option. The first 24 hours will be very telling to what our future holds, but possibly not going to the Berlin Heart at all is such a blessing. We are unsure of when today this will happen, but as soon as I know more, I will share it with all of you.
I want to thank each and everyone one of you for your outpouring support for Mallory Kate and our family. I ask you to have her in your thoughts and prayers today as we test her on her own once again. I truly believe that it was through all of you and your prayers that we are even at this point today so I am going to continue to ask you to help us through the next 24 hours and beyond until we can bring our baby girl home.
As always you all are in our prayers. I'm so glad to hear that things are starting to look (at least a little) better. Keep your faith and know that we are here if you need anything at all. Love you guys.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for little Mallory and your sweet family. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteKayla
I wish you all the best Jess! Much love, Richard
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for your family and Mallory. Dr. Kirk Kanter is the best of the best!
ReplyDeleteStrength, Hope, and Faith for You, Dustin and Mallory today!! Love xx
ReplyDeletePlease know our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are all an incredibly strong, beautiful family - a strength that Mallory surely inherited and will continue to demonstrate each day. May the 'good' days get better. We love you.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great news Jessica! Yes, we will continue to keep your family in our thoughts. Miracle does happen :)!!
ReplyDeleteWei
Hey Jess - Great news, still praying for a complete recovery. Stay strong and focus on her healing. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we will keep you lifted up for as long as it takes!!
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