All Smiles

Alex is having a good day and is happy as can be with her new Cinderella Barbie.  Her nurse made sure she got an extra special surprise for being the sweetest lil' patient and doing all of her respiratory treatments. She is back on track with her high flow oxygen trials and tolerating almost two hours at a time. Because of the fevers yesterday, she was only able to do one trial.  She woke up with a low grade fever this morning but hasn't had one the rest of the day.  They aren't quite ready to transfer her out of the ICU but we are really close and hoping to move to the floor tomorrow.

Mommy was able to sleep in her own bed last night and be home with Daddy and Ryan for a little while this morning thanks to Cat who stayed with Alex last night and my grandma.  Jimmy came down with an illness the same time Alex did, over a week ago and finally went to Urgent Care this weekend since he wasn't getting better. He's on antibiotics now and they think he has the flu based on his symptoms so he hasn't been able to visit Alex. It's always hard being separated and I'm thankful I was able to spend time with them and give them big hugs. It's easy to feel isolated, not step foot outside for days and feel delirious from lack of sleep when you are staying here.  Looking forward to going home and the family being together again. Situations like this always put things into perspective. We really appreciate all of the love and support we've received.  We'd especially like to thank KK and Katie for bringing us snacks and a home cooked meal tonight and Cat for sleeping at the hospital on her night off.