Well, this was tougher than I thought. I'm not going to candy coat this just so Chloe will know exactly what she's been through. Chloe's face looks good. You can't see the plates under her skin at this point. She has tape all around her mouth and cheeks to hold the breathing tube. She has a bandage around the crown of her head where they opened her up - from ear to ear. She has openings behind her ears where the screws are. She has blood and fluid coming from behind her ears and out her nose. When I first saw her she was coughing, and it looked so painful. She looked so distressed. The nurses said it is good for her to cough, so she is OK. I just want to hug and kiss her so bad, but I can't because of the tape and her ouchies. I keep kissing her neck. I just want to make everything OK. She is able to blink and nod to communicate. She's totally out of it. She's on a medication called versed which has sort of an amnesia affect. She will be on the breathing tube and in ICU until Monday, which means no visitors. The fears at this point are infection and brain fluid seeping out of her nose. So, please continue to pray.
All of her vital signs are super great. She has a slight fever, which is normal after surgery. I asked her if she wanted to go to school tomorrow and she shook her head no. Then, I asked her to blink if she wanted to go to Disneyland and she opened her eyes super wide. I read her all of your well wishes. We have great doctors and nurses.
Thanks, again - love you.
That's good that she is ok! I will keep on praying for all of you. I hope she feels better though.
ReplyDeleteWow...you guys are all so brave. I cannot tell you how much we have been praying...nonstop...I have friends praying too. May God bless you all tonight and help Chloe recover wonderfully and may He protect her from too much pain. lots of love, cath
ReplyDeleteNicole and Tommy:
ReplyDeleteYour girl has a tough little spirit! I know that she is in excellent hands and is covered in prayer. I am praying super hard for you two, knowing that seeing your baby like this is just tearing you up. Be strong, know that you have lots of support and prayers. Love to you all. Try and get some rest.
You have a beautiful strong little girl there!
ReplyDeleteYou are both wonderful parents and are doing such a great job keeping everyones spirits up you need to give yourselves alot of credit for how well everyone is doing!That includes all of us here in "blogdom":) thank you for the updates! God bless and hopefully you get good rest tonight-you deserve it!
Love to you all
The Denersons
Chloe so deserves a trip to Disneyland! Awesome news that she can communicate with you already. We hope and pray she is not in a lot of pain and continues to respond well to all signs of a good recovery. We will pray, pray, pray!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Barrett Family :)
Chloe, Nicole & Tommy:
ReplyDeleteWe hold you dearly in our thoughts and in our heart as we pray for Chloe and family during these difficult hours. Your courage is inspiring and we love you all very much.
p.s. Chloe, Your mom and dad are almost as remarkable as you and you have the best sisters in the world! God Bless you!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you,
Ron & Jane
Grandpa Gary's LA City Atty friends are praying also and sending support. Thanks for this evening's update. We are all waiting for good news. Hoping you all get some rest. God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteChloe,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear everything went well and that you are on your road to recovery! You have been in my thoughts and prayers all day and will continue to be so on your road to recovery! I love you very much! You and your sisters hold a very speacial place in my heart!
I will continue to follow your blog daily and will come visit as soon as your up for it!
Love you,
Stacie
Stacie
Dear Chloe,
ReplyDeleteWe knew you could do it! You are such a little fighter with a strong will. We continue to think good thoughts and continue to pray for your quick and speedy recovery. We love you very much!
Uncle Gary and Aunt Linda
Nicole and Tommy:
ReplyDeleteWe were so happy to hear that Chloe is doing well. Please know that you are all in our prayers. You guys are amazing!
Love,
Bill, Kristin, Kenny and Emily Nelson
Wow Nic....What an amazing girl you have there! Not surprising at all, since she has such a strong and wonderful family with her every step of the way. My prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya,
Kelli
Amazing, strong, courageous little girl! She gets that from her parents. Our thoughts are with you all. Stay Strong!!
ReplyDeleteThe Tiltons
Chloe,
ReplyDeleteWe were so happy to hear the surgery was a success. We have been thinking about you all day. You are an amazing girl! Keep your spirits up and think about visiting Mickey and Minnie! Thanks for the updates. Tommy and Nicole, let us know if you need anything. Stay strong Greeps! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kim, Steve, Cami, and Kara
Chloe & Family,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the surgery is finally OVER and all went well! :) Sounds like it was a success and a very very long day for everyone. You are a brave young lady, Miss Chloe Jane, and we only wish you beautiful things... Rest & Sleep well (dreaming of all that is good) and tomorrow will be a brighter day! We love you and will continue to pray for you and for a healthy recovery. Thank You for the wonderful updates throughout the day Nicole - we were thinking of you guys all day... I hope Mommy & Daddy can get some rest too! Love & Hugs, The Damery Family
Amazing...you all are amazing! It is wonderful to hear Chloe is able to communicate and that the sugeon was happy with the surgery. We will continue to cover you all in prayer every step of the way!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Tanya
The Greep Fam,
ReplyDeleteGlad things went well with surgery today. I have been thinking about all of you all day today. We are here for whatever you need.
All our Love,
Katie
Chloe,
ReplyDeleteYou have been in our hearts and prayers all day and so thankful the surgery went well. You are one courageous girl!
Nic - Thanks for keeping up posted!
God Bless.
Tami & Kelly
Dear Chloe,Nichole, and Tommy, You are all in are thoughts and prayers. We wish you a speedy recovery. You are a very brave young lady and hope you feel better soon. Kaitlyn say hi and get better soon. God Bless you and keep you safe. Blessings, Debbie, John, Kaitlyn and Amanda Terzino.
ReplyDeleteI am a distant cousin of yours who lives in Canada and has never met you. But after reading what you have been through I just think you are amazing!! I'm so glad to hear that things are going well. You make me want to be a better person Chloe. You are definitely in my prayers sweetie.
ReplyDeleteJudy (Griffin)Gibson
Chloe,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you are doing OK. I'll keep praying for you. I hope you get better and have a smooth recovery
Nichole, Tommy, Rosa, Gary,
ReplyDeleteand most of Chloe. You are all in hearts and prayers. It is such a painful thing for Chloe but god will find a way and your faith will see you through. We love you all and we pray for you all. With all our love...Karren and Bill