On Hold and Update

Gracie is still on the ventilator and pretty sedated most of the time. Not much has changed since the last update. On the last culture from her vent tubing, there was no sign of infection so that is a plus! On a daily basis they are continuing to get chest x-rays, labs, and blood gases throughout the day.

Last week, the doctors decided to hold off on surgery for Gracie. They will repeat another echo on Monday and then decide what the best plan of care will be for her. The surgeon said that right now Gracie's valve measures a 14 or 15mm and the smallest valve they have is 16mm, so we are hoping that Gracie has grown enough to stretch that valve out a little for an easier fit. The other option is to treat her with medication and wait a couple of months for the surgery. We are leaving the decision up to her doctors because they have seen this and know what will be the best choice for Gracie and her little body.