Lose a noodle, gain a noodle

We lost some noodles, and gained a noodle. The left atrium line and chest tube are out now, but a new catheter had to go in. She hadn’t had a wet nappy since they took it out.

Click here to see photos of the spaghetti bowl before things started coming out. Viewer discretion is advised because it shows Ellie with her chest uncovered.

More real soon as we expect the breathing tube out soon!

-Ken

Again, if you’re playing at home, here’s a score card to keep track of what’s out.

Spaghetti Bowl Scorecard
X
Stomach Drain
X
Oxygen to the brain monitor
X
BIS (wakefulness)

In

Ventilator (breathing tube)

In

Jugular line (for giving medicine)

In

Heart Rate wires
X
Left Atrium line

In

Right Atrium Line

In

Pacing Wires
X
Chest tube

In

Arterial Line (right wrist)

In

IV (left wrist)

In

Catheter
X
Thermometer line

In

IV (left ankle)

In

Oxygen Saturation Monitor

In

Blood Pressure Cuff
X
Saran Wrap Eye Patch
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3 Responses to Lose a noodle, gain a noodle

  1. julie and kids says:

    We are so thrilled to hear of Ellie’s progress!!!!!! I haven’t braved the pictures yet but maybe later I will. Scott is in Milton Pa for the week but i try to keep him updated. I will keep checking in, we love you all and are praying hard!!!!!!! Kiss Ellie for us. Julie and kids( very annoying kids at this moment!!)

  2. mj says:

    ok ken,you had me giggling with the break-n-on-down of the score card! You guys are the best. Love to you all,
    mj

  3. Holly and Brian says:

    The score card does rock! List and spreadsheet makers of the world unite!! Thanks for posting the pics — but wow they were tough! You are all three troopers. We love you and love hearing about Ellie’s progress. We are sending you cheers and good vibes in our best Clint voice — that’s a man who knows how to kick some spaghetti ass.

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