ICU, Day 18

The procedures went well. The trache went in, so she doesn't have the ventilator in anymore. She looks so much better, and this will help her heal faster. She has a couple tubes, one on each side of her chest, to keep the fluid coming out from around her lungs. The tubes are only temporary, until the talc takes full effect. She started out shivering, and then developed a slight fever, which is probably a reaction to the talc. Tylenol and a cool washcloth on the forehead has helped cool her down. She's resting, so now it's just a matter of time.

Oh, and Michael G., one of the night nurses, is also really awesome. =)