Morning Rounds

The doctors just made their rounds to let me know the plan for the day. At this point I don't think Ash will have to go back to the OR, but you never can tell what will happen from moment to moment. Her temp has been up to 100 this morning but right now it is back to normal. I am so thankful for that. They are going to attempt to keep her g-tube clamped throughout the day without venting it. Sometimes this cause Ash to be uncomfortable if the pressure builds up inside her tummy. If things do well they may attempt to send some feeds through to see how her bowel does with that. They are concerned with the amount of output that we are emptying from her ostomy. This is referred to as dumping. I asked the surgeon what would be makeing her bowel dump like this and he mentioned that it could be a sign of rejection. That is such a frightening word to hear. At this point we will watch the output today and if it does not decrease then they will scope the bowel tomorrow. I pray that her body does not begin to reject her new bowel. This is Ashley's chance to live and I can't even imagine the alternative. Please pray today for her body to continue fighting hard against her infections and that she will be able to accept her new organs.

Today will be a long waiting game but I still feel encouraged. Ashley looks good to me and I think God is working in her tiny body to help her recover. Her skin is a beautiful normal tone, her eyes are white, her cheeks have a rosy glow(because of the fevers, but it still looks beautiful on her), and this is all evidence of her new liver working. I wish you could all see her.

Thank you to all of you who are helping with the travel arrangements for my sisters. You will never know what a burden you have lifted for me. Having someone here with me allows me to shower and take naps, and it gives me a friend to keep me going. I have been blessed with the most amazing family and friends. Your support has been unmeasurable and I love you all for it. May God bless each of you today for taking the time to follow my Ashley's story.