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Over all, it's been a good day. The doctor's called this morning, and asked if we could come in earlier then scheduled (I'm sure a holiday weekend has something to do with the bumped up schedule, but that was ok with us)! We found out what the "bug" is in her ear. Basically, the bacteria is the same as feces - disgusting!! Dr. McKelvey told me last week that from her Indian records, it indicated she had "pooped" in the uterus. It makes me wonder if she has had this bacteria inside of her since she was born!!! Because of the nature of what she has, everyone who stepped foot in her room, had to put on a special gown and gloves, and had to throw them away when they left. This is not something they normally deal with.
She did not have to stay in the hospital tonight - yea!! I am back at my parents for the night, and go home tomorrow. They put in the pick line for her IV antibiotic - so Scott and I can administer that to her at home. Her oxygen level as still at 50% when she was admitted, but after the tubes and pick line were in, she was back up to 75% in the recovery room. :-) Funny thinking 75% is good!! We are REALLY praying that this antibiotic works, because if it doesn't, then it is connected to her cleft palate - and they may have to correct that before they can start on the heart. The Cardiac Anesthesiologist did not like the sound of that. The heart needs to be repaired ASAP - and they do not want to have to do another fairly complicated surgery before repairing her heart. So, we are praying that this infection clears up in 14 days!!!! Thanks for all your encouraging words and prayers. We feel them, need them, and are encouraged by them!! :-) She has been such a little fighter - we lover her so much!!! :-)