Awesome Hair Part IV... Plus Some

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Well, it turns out that Marissa is going to need a T & A before she can be decannulated.

OK people, get your minds out of the gutter!!  ;0

Just kidding, I'm sure you all know that a T & A is a Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy.  We have noticed her tonsils are really swollen and she also has a squeak or stridor when she is really agitated or when her trach is capped.  In fact, in the video above, she has her trach capped.  When she picks up her baby off the floor, you can hear a squeak.  

We went to the ENT the other day and, sure enough, the doctor said she did not feel Marissa would successfully decannulate without the T & A.  Her tonsils are just too big and are occluding her airway.  So, another surgery in the works!  As soon as she has recovered from her kidney surgery, she will have to go back under the knife.  :(

At least this surgery is a little more common and routine.  We of course want to give her the best possible chance at getting the trach out.  And truthfully, I am relieved that her tonsils and adenoids are the reason for the squeaking and not something more serious.

So, there you have it!  :)

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On a side note, please pray for Emerson White and her family.  They are going through unimaginable hardships right now.  As if fighting for their daughter's life is not enough, now Medicaid is closing her case.  Please follow the link and read about Emerson.  Leave a note of support and encouragement in the guestbook.  Pray with all your might that God will hear our prayers and this family will get the help they so greatly deserve.  

UPDATE:

Please join in the campaign to bombard our government official's offices with letters showing why an exception to the Colorado Medicaid law should be made in Emerson White's case.  Our efforts can save Eme's life.  Please go to the above website to find out how you can help.

Thank you.