Aria’s night and first day post transplant - Aria MacDonald

Aria’s night and first day post transplant

Aria fell asleep with a sponge stick in her mouth!

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Yay- Aria had a great night.  She was stable throughout and no bleeding or trips to OR.  Peeing good and labs look great.  They changed her dressings and gave her a bath to get her all cleaned up.

Things are different this time 🙂

Anyway I am up early even though only got to bed at midnight.  So excited about seeing Aria today.  And Asher, he had been staying with Brad and Stephanie and having a great time.

9.30am

Aria vitals are all looking good.  Heart rate 120s, BP is a bit soft 83/43, temp 36.3 O2 100.  She is off the paralytics so she is stirring when we do cares which is good.

PT came in and was talking to the nurse about another patient getting up and walking.  Aria opened her eyes and shook her head obviously thinking they were talking about her!  Funny girl- don’t worry Aria- we aren’t going to make you do feet walking 12 hours after transplant!

Her bili is 8 which is good and her WBC count is 15 which is ok.   Hoping it doesn’t get to the 100s like it did last time!

There are going to be hard days still to come but we are going to celebrate today and rejoice.

12pm

They have gone down on her vent setting because her gases were perfect- good news.  She has extra lung capacity now from her diaphragm being tacked down.  No one knows for sure if this will help her get off the vent quicker but we are all hopeful.

Her sodium is high so she is pretty thirsty.  Aria woke up and kept pointing to her mouth and got a bit upset so we sedated her more.

Her urine has dropped so they are checking her labs- it is to be expected but hopefully it come back soon.

34 Responses to “Aria’s night and first day post transplant”

  1. Rebecca Breen says:

    Yay! Awesome news. I’m glad things are looking positive. Thinking of you all heaps. Love, Me xxx

  2. Karin Vaughn says:

    What a huge difference! Praise God! HE is good and faithful! I know the road is still long ahead of you but you seem to be setting out on it in a much better way. We will continue to pray as always and send loving embraces your way!

  3. Bill & Delwyn Cockrell says:

    Wonderful news!!!! So pleased she is doing so well. Praying with and standing with you in this. God is good and God is gracious AMEN !!. Love from Bill & Delwyn

  4. Fran & Dan says:

    Brill news !! you have been on all our minds… glad to start this rainy monday on a positive note xxxxx luv and hugs xxxx

  5. Daniel ( Fran's son) says:

    this is great im so glad that she is ok. i will think about her at school.

    lots of love

    Daniel

  6. Janet and Steve says:

    So pleased to hear such encouraging news . Glad you got a little sleep! – praying for you all as always.

  7. Lori Hollingsworth says:

    Praise God!!!!! Sending our love and prayers……

  8. Erin says:

    Wonderful news! This is not a smooth or straight path that you all are walking, but we are glad for the parts that are easier than others. Thinking of you all.

    best wishes,
    Erin, Ben and Blaise

  9. Cork and Carol says:

    So great to hear these bits of good news! Hoping we can both connect with you today! Praying for stamina for you all. Phil. 4:13.

  10. Grandad David says:

    “Things are different this time”….. coming from you, that means a lot 🙂 Cool!!! Great noos!

  11. Tina Coleman says:

    Praise the Lord! Praying all goes well this time! Hope you had a great Mother’s Day–well as good as possible!

    Love you,
    Tina:)

  12. stephanie says:

    praying for all the “speed bumps” ahead in the next few weeks. i’m still amazed when i think about the events of this weekend… wow.

  13. Erika White says:

    What a great way to start the morning (for both of us :))… so glad to hear things are starting out smoother this time. Praying these organs are “perfect” for Aria!

  14. Ali/nerdygirl says:

    This time is different aye!

  15. Christine MacDonald says:

    Great news to wake up to, Go Aria you are doing well, Thank you Lord

  16. Bracefield family says:

    Praise the Lord for such good progress. We all at Redeemer are praying for you.
    In Christ
    Tony

  17. Helma says:

    Thank you Lord!!Praying for you!

  18. Samantha Sutherland says:

    Oh Anita and Hamish – Aria just looks so good in that picture – she is a different child! I just get the best feeling from this transplant (and from you). To start out this way, on such a positive note and for her to be looking so good and responding so well has just got to be a sign of a great future! Keep it up Aria – the road will be full of bumps ahead but let them be ones that are easy to recover from and let Aria be strong and feisty and kick that recovery in the butt (oh gosh – that is Jakes influence on me!). Here’s one from Lara “you wanna piece of me?” . Well done all of you.

  19. uncle b says:

    that is soooo cool!!the bestest news ever, we’ll be praying for the bestest recovery ever too. Gods ways are sooo good. Love you guys xoxo

  20. Sharon says:

    Thank you for keeping us all updated, this is wonderful news. Ever hopeful that this is “the one” for her, that this is her time for healing and that her body accepts these new organs. My sympathies for the donor family, but my gratitude goes to them also – their generosity and willingness to donate has given Aria another chance. For that, we will be ever thankful. Stay strong, all of you xoxo

  21. Jaime says:

    awesome news guys. Hope aria continues to kick recovery in the butt! thank you for your continuous updates! thinking of you xx

  22. Louise says:

    Yay!!! So glad to hear things are going well. We will be praying.

  23. Thomas (Fran's Son) says:

    thats cool aria looking better than ever:)I feel so good about aria, That it made me have a smile on my face!

    lots of love Thomas xoxoxo

  24. Michelle & Dan & Toby & Noah says:

    So excited that all is going so well. Will keep praying it continues to be so positive! You guys have amazing strength to keep going and going. God is good. Love you all heaps.

  25. Rebecca Breen says:

    Bless her. What a lovely photo. She looks so peaceful.

  26. Natalie and Cody says:

    YAY she looks awesome – its sounding great for her at last – am praying that its all onwards and upwards from now on =- hugs to you

  27. susan says:

    how exciting! Aria is doing so well! praise God from whom all blessings flow!

  28. Judy Palmer says:

    Lovely photo of Aria and great news on stats. God is certainly looking after her. Praying for it to continue and for Aria’s thirst to calm down. Blessings to you all,
    Judy.

  29. Kathleen and Anita says:

    So happy for you! We treasure the photos you send. Thank you!
    Have a good rest and we look forward to more news later. Loving you and praying for you

  30. Belinda - Liver family says:

    Her colour looks so good already! 🙂 The last set of ograns were good in that they brought her time, but these ones are going to be fantastic! 🙂
    Countinued prayers for Aria and her donnor family.

  31. Corina says:

    Dear Hamish, Anita, Aria & Ashie,
    We are so excited and rejoice with you at the God-given opportunity for another chance at transplant. Although obviously it is always mingled with sadness for the great loss of the donor family, our hearts sing at the good news you have been posting.
    You are such an amazing, strong family. We are so much praying that these are the organs that will bring Aria to full health.
    In our thoughts and prayers daily, as always,
    Corina (&co)

  32. Keri says:

    Hi there, I have followed wee Aria since your article in the Treasures Magazine. Great news and all the best of love. My wee girl turns 3 soon and I often think of you all. Take Care, Keri and Emily

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