7-12-10 2 pm — Ally getting a trach TODAY ; )

Ally is scheduled for her trach surgery at 4-4:30 TODAY!!!  I still need to type out details why our family is choosing to trach Ally proactively (even though she is not bi-pap dependent and actually got over this illness quickly – once intubated).  We would have been going home this week and is over her pneumonia, BUT a trach has MANY, MANY positives that will enrich Ally’s life and keep her out of the hospital.  We are not choosing  a trach because she is weaker, or closer to heaven.  She only uses her bi-pap breathing machine to sleep, for a break, or full time when sick.  We pray this will be the same for the ventilator.  Some of the pros are:  almost all illnesses will be able to be handled at home, no more masks or breakdown on Ally’s face, she will most likely gain movement and strength since she won’t be using all of her energy to breath, she will be more stable and healthier, she may be able to be more active with school and fun activities, it will be easier to staff nursing and train others to care for her…..  There are some cons too, but we are positive this is the BEST for Ally. Please keep her and our family in your prayers and HAPPY thoughts as we make this positive transition.  Thank you again for your friendships and support!!!!

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