Chloe had an uneventful day. Thank goodness for that. She continues to have the occasional fever but thankfully no seizures for almost 48 hours!! The drain attached to her head has virtually no drainage (that's a good thing) and the pressure within her head remains low (that's a good thing as well). The neurosurgeon is contemplating removing the drain in the next couple of days if she continues with her current status. Chloe is more alert and is slowly starting to move her right arm more spontaneously. The neurologist has said that Chloe's EEG still remains somewhat flat, but is still too early to say what it might look like in the next couple of days. Baby steps...
I have to truly say that there has been one positive aspect of our daughter, Chloe's hospitalization. We have encountered some of the most genuine, kind and beautiful people who have cared for our daughter. Possessing the ability to do your job extremely well in addition to having the most pleasant and understanding bedside manner is a skill not learned - but a gift. You have the gift to juggle patients on a very busy and intense critical care unit, and at the same time see the big picture of all who are affected - not only the patient but the family as well. We appreciate the time you take from your busy day to stop and check on Chloe's status or to sit and put your arm around our shoulders to reassure us that Chloe will push past this terrible illness. This unfortunate situation brought you into our lives - and we are thankful for that. We will never forget the professionalism and care given to our daughter as well as the compassion shown to us as parents.
At the risk of playing favorites (and we do have favorites) I will not name any specific person(s), but you all know who you are. Thank you.
Rethier, Michelle, Olivia & Chloe
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