They threw everything but the kitchen sink at our girl yesterday. She is currently stable but in critical condition. They have her completely sedated, paralyzed and are controlling all of her breathing with a ventilator. Last night about 7:00 they started her on cooling therapy. Cooling therapy is a rather new treatment which essentially sends your body into hibernation mode. This will reduce Ava's core temp by several degrees. Allowing her brain to function using less oxygen. Studies have also shown it protects the brain when oxygen levels dip very low. She feels really cold which does not seem right. Overall today was a really good day. Her gas numbers (oxygen and carbon dioxide) numbers are soaring and the docs are really happy.
Matthew and I are doing ok... Realizing we will be living up here for a while. Doctors have been very clear that once she is out of the woods this treatment plan takes weeks- not days.
We have a room at the Ronald McDonald House which is more than amazing. People here are so kind and caring. If you are not familiar with the organization, they provide free housing, meals, support, etc for families with sick children. Everything in this house is 100% donated.
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