This is a photo of the trouble maker herself taken earlier this afternoon on the cardiac ward, showing off her auburn hair in the Cardiff sunshine! She is very calm and peaceful (for a few mins)! OK, here is the update:MRSA Swab test results: Test taken on Monday came back clear, just two more "clears" and she'll be certified "clean" again and they can stop ringing the bell in front of her cot everytime they move her, shouting "unclean, unclean" - well, they won't have to wear the aprons and gloves any more, but you get the picture!
Blood cultures: Should be back tomorrow and this will confirm if she has an infection that is stopping her breathing, if clear, they will stop the antibiotics.
Prostaglandin: Sorry this is all so medical, but I know a few of you appreciate the detail (Alison and Neil in Gainsborough)! This is the drug to reduce the blockage in her aorta (pipe off the top of her heart). They have halved the dose of this today in case it was this that stopped her breathing.
Why is this happening? At the moment they are not sure, but are trying hard to identify and eliminate all the likely causes. They are also thinking it might well have been the anaesthetic they gave her prior to her eye test on Monday that started the chain reaction of events! We'll know more after the blood cultures are back.
What about the heart op? - If the next 2 MRSA swab results are clear then the plan is to move her to Bristol next Tuesday and operate next Wednesday. If all goes well, she is likely to be in Bristol for about 5 to 7 days, before coming back to Cardiff to recover and re-establish feeding. AND THEN THEY MIGHT EVENTUALLY LET HER COME HOME - We just can't wait!!!
How is Phoebe? - Doing great. She had her jabs yesterday afternoon and seems fine.
How are the boys coping? - Amazingly well.
