The Little Mermaid
Aria is watching the Little Mermaid for maybe the tenth time. Â I think she just likes the TV being on.
Miss Aria’s heart rate is up and her blood pressure is down. Â Feels like a bit of a set back really. Â They gave her sedation last night which I am a little confused by because we are wanting her sitting up and moving to get some of that fluid out.
Starting to get frustrated that the breathing tube is still in. Â Asked this morning if it might come out today and it doesn’t look likely. Â We had hoped that today would be the day. Â But there is fluid pooling in her chest and they don’t want to take it out. Â It has been there almost a week. Â A whole week since Aria has spoken and been able to communicate with us.
But the reality is talking isn’t as important as breathing- obviously. Â And being that she has a lot of fluid in her lungs and all over her taking the tube out while all that fluid on board is not a great idea. Â So we need to get that fluid moving by either getting those kidneys going or putting in a chest drain. Â Sigh
Anyway hopefully things will improve soon.
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# 12 Feb at 11:53 am
Hi Kiwi’s, from a Florida Kiwi! My husband & I have been following your newsletters along very closely for a while now since hearing about Aria from our NZ stuff.co daily emails. You may recall I wrote in early January requesting a postal address to send Aria & Asher a copy of the book I wrote & illustrated ‘Tails’ of American Bronte. One of the characters is a gorgeous cat named Miss Aria. When you sent your hospital address, I immediately got a book ready & sent it on the 13th January & paid the extra for delivery confirmation from the P O. I sent the book Media mail which is the way I send all my books. So far, I’m sorry to say the book has got as far as the Des Moines delivery center in Iowa & despite many requests no one can tell me any more about it. Great postal system as you can see here!!!!
I have tried to deliver on my promise to send Aria my book. I don’t know what else to do, but I wanted to let you know. Hoping it arrives soon. You are all so much in our prayers. When I open my inbox Aria’s newsletter is the first to get read.
God’s blessings on you all.
Kiwi homesick) Carole from Florida.
# 12 Feb at 1:45 pm
Sorry to hear about this set back. How incredible is Aria though!!!! You are in my thoughts, hope tomorrow will bring some good news. Today is a warm and sunny day here, sending you some sunshine.
Maurine from Auckland
# 12 Feb at 3:15 pm
So stink that the breathing tube has to stay 🙁 I guess as you say though, the breathing tube is important for now. but i can only imagine how frustrating it must be for Aria (and you) to not be able to tell you what she wants, and just even to have a chat in general 🙁 praying that this fluid in her moves very soon. come on kidneys! you can do it!!! 🙂 xx
# 12 Feb at 7:22 pm
So frustrating for you – I know you just want to see Aria up and running (or at least talking). Hoping this will happen for her soon. Glad to hear she is awake and wanting to watch something!
# 12 Feb at 8:12 pm
Aria is amazing and I believe that things will improve and move forward when its time. Keep up the good work you are a wonderful family.
# 13 Feb at 3:44 am
I am so with you on this post. Helpings of breathing and kidney’s working all round please God!