What a difference a day and a drainage tube make! Late last night, Alexandra became inconsolable. She was screaming and crying for anything to eat or drink, but I couldn’t give her anything. She didn’t even want to be held, which was about the only thing I could offer her. I can usually get through the toughest of times without a problem, but last night, I went into the bathroom, covered my ears and cried my eyes out for a couple of minutes. Then, I pulled myself together and tried to offer any comfort I could for the rest of the night.
It was a restless night with little to no sleep, and the day started at 5 a.m. They took her back around 7:00 a.m. to insert the tube, called a pigtail. They immediately drained 350 ccs from just the one side, which I have been told is the equivalent of about 12 ounces. Since then, they have drained another 140 ccs. I can’t even begin to imagine that much fluid in such a little body.
This afternoon, she has been understandably tired and has only complained of her tummy hurting. That, unfortunately, is still an issue which is being worked on. She has already eaten more than she has the past 48 hours. She seems so much more comfortable, and we have been treated to many smiles and a few of her funny antics.
What a relief! I am very hopeful that it will be smooth sailing from now on!