Well no real news yet regarding the success of Ashling's operation as she is still recovering and using a ventilator to help her breathe. Once the doctors can remove her chest drain from the surgery, they will be able to take her off morphine and this will improve her breathing, and make her less dependant on the ventilator. Then we will know whether or not her lung capacity has improved. But looking at her chest x-rays, it looks like the surgeons did an excellent job and we would be very surprised if her breathing doesn't improve.
Yesterday Mam and I were with her and we got a few frights because she was full of mucus and throwing up occassionally. Because she has a tube down her month and in her nose, her cry is a silent one so it was quite easy for her distress to go unnoticed by the nurses. So Nanna decided that a 24 hr vigil would have to be arranged. Thanks to those of you who got roped in last night to sit and watch our munchkin, Auntie Siobhan, Rohan and Lorraine. This made it possible for Ger and I to get a bit of shut-eye. The help was fantastic!
Hopefully, by the end of the weekend, Ashling will be well on her way to breathing on her own or with a little help only. Can't wait to see the Drs take all the blooming tubes out!
Hi Ger, Car and Ashling,
ReplyDeletethe photos are fab and you are all looking great. love the photo of the two sleepy heads !!! thank you for the updates and glad to hear that despite the challenges Ashling is keeping strong.The power of love is an amazing thing.we will continue to send ours your way,love Peter and Breda
Hi Ger, Caroline and baby Ashling
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the updates, the pictures are fab and my little niece is just soooo cute!! I love the one of you snoring Ger with little Ashling in your arms!! I can undetstand how ye can't wait to get all the wires taken away from her. Its great to hear of all the support ye have over there. I hope Ashling makes a great recovery, we are praying for her everyday.
Love Denise
Dear Ger, Caroline and Beautiful Baby Ashling!!
ReplyDeleteMy God you guys where do ye find yer strength? Brian and I are filled with admiration for you all in how ye are coping with this both, wonderful, and trying time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday and Breda and Peter keep us updated as often as they can.
Ashling is so very beautiful, (almost as beautiful as our Emma - adds Brian)and so teeny tiny and cute I'm sure ye are melting everytime ye see her!
This is for you Ger "what's this sleeping on the job Ger, I never got away with that" from Brian. Anyhow folks, we just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you all the time and delighted that things are looking a bit better and hopefully will continue to do so. I'm sure Ciara is watching over you all the time, some people only dream of angels, you got to hold one!! Give Ashling a big kiss from us all, and give each other a hug from us too. Lots of love Karol, Brian and Emma xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Scheno Beno Car & Ger!
ReplyDeleteAisling is so cute and what a head of hair!
Ger you are just sooo organised with the website & I think your sleeping on the job is justified!
Your all in my prayers and hopefully Aisling will continue to improve as the days go by.
Lots of love,
Paula xxx
Hi Ger,Caroline and baby
ReplyDeleteAshling.
first of all congratulations on becoming parents, Ashling doesnt realise yet how lucky she is to have parents like ye . Glad to hear she has come out of her operation ok, it must be tough on the two of ye but ye seem to have great strength and glad to hear all the prayers are working. I hope your wish to have her home for christmas comes true, we will all pray for that. We are thinking of chartering a boeing 747 to head down to ye after christmas, i think its nearly full already so Caroline if anyone from Kerry wants a lift they better contact me soon. Anyway take care and were all thinking of ye .
Lots of love. Damo
Hoping Ashling is recovering well & those tubes are on their way out. Such a lot for such a tiny little person to go through... thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteGer, Caroline & Ashling,
ReplyDeleteWords cannot describe the awe and amazement at your strength. Thank you for keeping us updated and know there is alot of people worldwide that are thinking of you and praying for you all. Ashling is gorgeous and sleeps just like Ger by the looks of it!! The photos are fantastic and a testament to your strength. It is brilliant the strong support you have there, thinking of you all, all my love and prayers. Elsa xxx
Hi Ger, Caroline and baby Ashling
ReplyDeleteTommy Comyns sister here - just want to congratulate you for becoming parents. The pictures are beautiful and I hope baby Ashling is recovering well from her operation. I just wanted to let you know that we are all thinking of you here (in the Comyns household) and that Maura (Tommy's Mam) has hundreds of candles lit at this stage for ye all. The blogsite is brillant keep us posted.
luv from Suzanne (Tommy sister),Brian, Eoghan, Emma and Sean
Car and Ger,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I am thinking of you a lot and sending positive vibes your way. Little Ashling looks like quite a fighter and you two are so brave to be able to share this. I really appreciated the call you made to me Car when Ian died and just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you everyday. My mum is lighting candles in West Cork and my brothers mother in law is at it too.....mind yourselves,love fi (and Jake)