2nd day Post-OP

.... Well after 12 hours yesterday of deep retractions, labored/ difficulty breathing, attempt at CPAP, many respiratory treatments, chest percussion therapy, steriods... and so on... They finally decided to reintubate her. (Put the breathing tube back in to breathe for her). Poor Abigail, I watched her work very hard all day at breathing. They "think" difficulty is due to swelling from intubation. So plan now is to keep her intubated, probably till tomorrow AM, give steroids to reduce swelling, and keep her sedated. They have been giving her BP meds, pain meds, antibiotics, steroids, sedatives, diuretics... and probably some more that I haven't listed. There is 9 IV infusion pumps going right now... some are keeping the many lines into her open.... but 9, OMG!
Abigail woke up yesterday evening for about 5 min. She was looking around, responding to voices, grasping my finger... the highlight of my day...until they gave her more drugs to sedate her.
One of my big concerns is her vocal cords/ nerves...possible damage cause from surgery. She has not cried, moaned, made any noises since surgery. The docs say this is always a possibility, usually damage is temporary. They will have an evaluation done by an ENT. They look at vocal cords and swallowing abilities. Oh, what I would do to hear her cry right now.
I guess that sums it up for now.... keep her in your prayers!