Rather than write a whole new blog I decided just to give a quick update. Surgery to remove shunt went successful. She has an external tube now that will drain any fluid. Hopefully will see infection gone and recognizable improvements in. The next couple of days. We will keep you posted.
Good news: we know what the problem is and we have a plan to fix it.
Sigh news: we will be at Akron Children's for 10-14 days.
They tapped Haddie's shunt and took a sample of the fluid inside. It came back positive for bacteria. That explains her high heart rate and her wondering eyes and everything else. In order to fix this they must remove the shunt until the infection clears. They replace the shunt with an external one that will drain any fluid. They will also put in a Pic line in order to give her antibiotics to fight the infection. Once the fluid that drains comes back clear of infection and bacteria, they will wait a few days to reinsert the shunt.
All of this will take up to 2 weeks.
Honestly, we are just relieved that we know what the problem is and that they can fix it. Not knowing the problem was awful. We haven't determined if this infection has or will cause any more brain trouble for Hadassah. We will ask the doc in a bit. We do know that she is acting better today and that's a good sign since they started the antibiotics last night.
They are about to start the surgery to remove the shunt. We will keep you updated. We are positive. We know the problem. We are in Ohio and can stay at Kate's parents house an hour away. We are at a good hospital. And we have a God that is in control. God is good.
Say a prayer or two today for her please. Love you all!
More prayers for y'all and Haddie. She's a real fighter.
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