Yeah, Nose tube is gone!!

Well, finally have time to contribute to the blog site.  Today Momma is updating the blog.  Today was another day of milestones!  First thing this morning the doctors came in and removed one of the dranage tubes/bulb and her doppler.  Then a little while later she went downstairs and had her g-tube inserted. After all this she came back to her room and rested for awhile because she was still groggy from meds, and a little sore from her earlier procedure.  The plastic surgeon came in and noted that she appeared to have some inflamation/redness on her neck, so he marked it with a pen ( I love all this sophisticated technology) so it can be watched closely and has added a second antibiotic. Later in the day I got to meet the discharge coordinator.  What a huge disappointment.  Being a social worker myself, I hold other social workers to high standards, and especially when it concerns my Stacy being able or not able to be home for Christmas.  Once I got her on the right path and took the bull by the horns I think "we" got mission accomplished.  I contacted home health agencies for about 3 1/2 hours and finally found an agency in Raleigh that would begin providing services on Christmas Day.  I also worked and worked with the staff at Johnston and Stacy's medicaid was approved.  Later in the day Charlie and I learned to do Stacy's trach care.  We will be ensuring that this is done daily and throughout the day as required until the trach is removed.  Stacy also had the feeding tube removed from her nose!!!!!! YEAH!  THANK GOD!!  Stacy was estatic.  To celebrate, I gave her a good bird bath, put her on a Christmas nightie, and sent her with her daddy for a stroll around the unit!  Of course, Miss Thang had to take 3 laps!!! She really did have a good day.  Tomorrow will be her swallow test, and the other drainage tube will be removed.    I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and phone calls.  Please know that they are greatly appreciated.  I do try to return calls, but most days the only calls I make are to family in PA.  We love you all, and will update you again soon.  Momma