Another Trip

This morning during rounds we decided to plan another trip to the OR. Ashley is still requiring a G-J tube to be placed at some point so that we can begin to feed her bowel but not risk vomitting from the stomach. We have been trying to decide what is in her best interest. Should we rehab her lungs and remove the ventilator first then take her to surgery or would it be easier on her to just go to surgery while on the vent now? Today I think it has been decided that since she has stabilized on the vent over the weekend that we will go to the OR this week. I am a little nervous since we have failed to place this before, but I am confident in the skill of her doctor. I asked him if he was ready to go head to head with her again and he replied he is going for the best out of three. So far he and Ash are tied 1 to 1. I pray that he will win this next battle so we can feed this little one and get rid of her TPN.

I think Ashley looks awesome this morning. Her swelling is gone from her face and her eyes are bright, shinining, and awake. She is full of spunk and causing as much trouble as she possibly can while tied to the ventilator. She is trying to teeth on a camel from her nativity set, but she is having trouble fitting it into her mouth along with the breathing tube. She has been pulling hair from anyone who leans down close enough to her, and it just makes me laugh. I know I should try to correct this behavior, but honestly I love seeing her awnry personality coming back. The nurse is a little concerned because we are going to give her a blood transfusion and this will only give her more energy. I can't wait to see what trouble she gets into after that. Ash wants to get up off the bed, but it depends on what nurse you are assigned and their level of comfort moving her while in the vent. I will probably not get to hold her until tonight, but she is ready and willing for anyone to pick her up at this point. She keeps reaching out to anyone who is close enough letting them know she would like to be held. I am so thankful for the "trouble" she is getting into today. It just shows me that He is continuing His work in her little body and in her life.

I was just told that we will go to the OR tomorrow at 1:00p.m. Please pray for our "gherkin" that all will go well, and pray for me to experience peace and calm during her trip to surgery. I am praying for success this time and I would like for her doctor to win this one. Take care.