Silly Chest Tubes Anyway...

Thursday night Abby's left chest tube clotted off and couldn't drain properly all night. Friday morning they found that it had clotted and were able to easily clear it, but it had allowed fluid to gather around her left lung.  It has been draining properly since, but simply put her a little behind.  This morning the X-ray shows that there is still fluid around her left lung, but her heart and right lung look great.  Otherwise, Abby is doing amazing!  She went on two walks yesterday and is eating well.  She spent most of the day painting, coloring, and watching movies with Tessa, who was thrilled to spend so much time with Sis.  Once they remove the chest tubes they will observe her for another 24 hours before being released.  Since she still needs that left chest tube, our new goal is to have it removed tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday have an echo cardiogram in the morning and be released by afternoon.  Again, this is the goal but it all depends on how well her left side drains throughout today.  Her spirits are up, she seems to be healing from the emotional damage of this situation.  It's so wonderful to see her starting to act like herself again, what a blessing.