Procedure was cancelled, bleeding in the brain cleared

3/21/2014

Gisele has been doing better. To fix the spells of respiratory distress, Surgery was going to replace the left chest tube so that the air would stop getting around her lung. Thankfully they took one last look at her lungs and did some tests, and found the air was not problematic enough to warrant the procedure. It's always tough for her to go through procedures. Needless to say we're pretty thankful she doesn't have to undergo the procedure at this time.

They did an ultrasound on her head this morning and found that the bleeding in her ventricles has cleared. The medicine given to help the clots appears to be clearly working because her head looks less swollen. Since ultrasounds are on the grainy side, we're not sure about how any of the clots look. She won't have another MRI for a few weeks but that's okay. She's showing signs of improvement and that's what counts.

-Tiffany

A note to her nurses and doctors:

Thanks guys for everything you do for Gisele. We take comfort knowing you're taking great care of our baby and loving on her. We might watch monitors and get a little jumpy sometimes, but we know you guys are doing a really great job. Thank you!

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Medical History:

Born 2/7/14 eight weeks early with a large SCT tumor (Sacrococcygeal Teratoma) and lymphangiectasia causing severe chylothorax (aka pleural effusion).

She weighed about 4 lbs plus the 2.5 lb tumor.

Major five hour surgery to remove it on 2/13. Had to be resuscitated for about 90 mins when surgery was almost complete. It's a miracle she survived, and did not have significant brain damage.

The chylothorax caused a weak immune system and she passed away from a pneumonia infection on 5/21/14.

Sameh and Louise

3/22/2014 13:22:06

Wow, that's great news. Thank you Lord Jesus for the wonderful medical team that you've appointed to care for our beautiful Gisele. We lift Your name above all others and we give you all the glory. Ron, Tiffany, Tykei and Gisele, you are all fervently covered in prayer. We love you guys.

Steve

3/23/2014 00:35:09

Psalms 103:1-4 KJV

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

pla.mendiola@hotmail.com

4/1/2014 09:07:59

Thanks for the verse. I always appreciate when someone takes the time to share scripture. Thanks :)

Ryan

3/23/2014 23:35:52

Praise The Lord! We are friends of Frans and Blanca, and have been thanking The Lord for your daughters healing, and lifting up mom and dad too! Thank you for the updates! You are not alone!

4/1/2014 09:09:07

Thank you! It amazes me how many people are praying for her.

Odette

3/24/2014 05:39:38

Our little Gisele is constantly on our mind and in our PRAYERS. Day by day, minute by minute God is working His wonders in her. It may seem like such a s-l-o-w process but God's plan is taking place right before our eyes. She has come a long way.

I too am so thankful for the wonderful staff at CHOC that have surrounded her with thier love and expertise.

Thank you God for putting Gisele in such capable hands that work through You to care for her so lovingly.

3/24/2014 09:37:30

Dearest Tiffany & Ron,
We have an army of prayer warriors that are so grateful for the updates on this blog. We are praying and encouraged at the progress that Gisele is making and know that God's mighty but gentle hands are guiding the wonderful staff at CHOC in her healing.

Romans 12:12
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer"

Procedure was cancelled, bleeding in the brain cleared

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