We are on Day 8 of being in the PICU of Children's. Ava's doing a bit better but she still is breathing harder than normal. We are hoping to get her off the nasal cannula flow tomorrow and go straight to O2.
I was able to sleep at home last night for the first time since Ava has been at the hospital. It was heaven! Her sister's though are very upset at not having Ava home with her. They keep looking at videos and photos of her and they are extremely sensitive.
She finally pooped today after a couple of days. She also needs to drink more so she doesn't need to get more IV fluids. She is eating a significant amount of food though. Everyone is amazed by how happy she is and how she lets people suction her nose or give her chest pt. Please pray we can get home this week and that Ava's lungs grow strong and she stops belly breathing.
Thanking God for Ava's life and praying that Ava's lungs grow strong and healthy...
Ann, I just finished reading this entire journal. I started the week after I met you at Millgrove. You are an awesome woman! God has gifted you in so many ways and I am confident that He will make a way for you to share Ava's story and the story of His faithfulness. Your girls are so lovely and I am glad your duckling/Target vision was brought to life...I just about cried! I pray our paths will cross again as I would enjoy a chance to get to know you better.
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