Morning Update

The docs are running late on their rounds this morning so I haven't yet discussed the plan for the day with them. Several of them have poked their heads in to ask how the little "peanut"( this is their pet name for our gherkin) is doing this morning. Maybe I should let them now she is a baby pickle not a baby peanut. One of the surgeons asked if Ashley didn't like the air up there. How right he was. She just couldn't breathe on the 6th floor. There are some very amazing doctors here and I am so thankful they are the ones taking care of our Ashley. I will post with any news that they share after they visit us.

One blessing I have found back down here in the NICU is that I am allowed to use the computers as much as I would like, so I am going to be thankful for that today.

Ashley had a tough night and did not get that much rest. I really believe she is struggling with some type of upper respiratory virus, but that has not been confirmed by any lab results yet. She has a very thick mucus that comes our of her throat and it keeps her from breathing. They have already suctioned her several times this morning and her poor little nose is so sore that it is now bleeding. I would not be surprised if Ash is given a platelet transfusion very soon. Ashley is really struggling to breathe this morning. Without the oxygen her sats are dropping down into the 70s. The accepted range is anywhere from 95 to 100. Ash has always been so strong respiratory wise that it really concerns me. I am praying that after the virus or whatever it is runs its course that she will be able to breath strongly again.

I did rest off and on for about 2 hours from 3 to 5 this morning while Ash slept and I feel really refreshed and ready for another day. I am looking for good things to happen for us today. Ash is wearing her purple pin striped p.j.s this morning and she looks so cute along with her lacy socks. I rubbed her little hands and feet with lotion this morning so she would smell and feel pretty. Its hard being in the hospital and feeling so yucky all the time. I think its important for her to at least feel as fresh and clean as possible. I wish you could all see how beautiful her skin color is today. I am hoping that we can get some new pictures posted of Ash later in the week.

Thank you to everyone who is working so hard for our sweet Ashley. As I hear the reports from home about all of the kind things you are doing I am so very humbled to be loved by all of you. We will never be able to repay everyone for their acts of kindness. Please now how very much it is appreciated and how very blessed we feel to know you all. Thanks for loving Ashley and thanks for lifting her up to our Father today. God Bless you guys. Trish