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(Winona)

The stillness in the room is deafening, every second stretching out unbearably as I lean over Abby. She isn't breathing but I can hear a slow, faint heartbeat in my ear as I press it to her chest.

"Call 911!" I cry out as I prepare to get some breaths into Abby. I'm too scared to try compressions as it may do more damage than help.

Phillip's voice breaks through my fog of panic. I'm on it, calling them now!" His voice is laced with

urgency.

"Tell them she's under Dr. Green at St. Michael's hospital. She needs to

go there."

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His words tumble out as he speaks. "Yes, it's an emergency. My daughter, she's... she's not breathing and she just had heart surgery two months ago. We need an ambulance now!"

I hear him recounting details of the hospital and doctor. He tells them what I'm doing. I'm giving her gentle but regular breaths. Please let it help.

Anne talks now. "I'm calling Sheila Hobbs."

breaths, slowly puffing air into Abby's lungs, Phillip kneels beside

back, trying to offer comfort. "Just keep going. Winona. You're doing exactly what she needs." Thank

slipping the phone back into her pocket and moving closer to

as fast as she

racing, each beat echoing the terror I

between breaths, my voice cracking Phillip's voice is soft but firm as he tries to soothe Abby, who remains frighteningly still. "Hey, kiddo, you've got to come back to us,

around me, a sound

burst through the door, their presence a blur of motion as they took over, their professionalism giving

into a flurry of activity as they swiftly assess Abby's condition. One of them, a seasoned professional with a

device hisses gently, rhythmically and her tiny chest matches with the rise and fall. "We're assisting her breathing." he explains to us, his voice steady despite the urgency of the situation. Mumma Bear." He comes over and gives me a hug then goes back to

You sure did well

"Will she be okay?"

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without breaking his stride, nods reassuringly at Phillip. "We're doing everything we can right now. This will help her breathe

on the ventilator, his eyes flicking to the monitors

heartbeat is slow and

to communicate with the hospital. I'm calling Dr. Green," she announces, her tone professional as she steps aside for a moment of privacy. "I'm not sure how we can

Abby Joseph here with

to hear more, but her voice lowers, the conversation with Dr. Green turning into a muffled. exchange

to us, her expression slightly more relaxed. "Dr. Green is readying

prepare to transport Abby, the paramedics work with a well-oiled efficiency. They secure Abby onto the stretcher, the ventilator still attached, ensuring she receives continuous respiratory support. They check her IV line and wrap her in a

and

and wraps a blanket around me. "You

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