Good News

Morning rounds have ended and the cardiologist came by to tell us that this mornings echo showed no more accumulation of fluid around her heart. They are leaving the drain in the pericardial(?) sack in case some develops over the next couple of days but from a "heart" standpoint they said she is looking good. What joy that brings to MY heart!

The pulmonoligist would like to have Ashley off of the ventilator in the morning. More good news! He believes this was an acute event and that as we continue to "dry" her out that her respiratory status will continue to improve. It seems that all of the trouble we have had the last couple of days was due to the increase in fluids. The cardiac arrest was a direct result of the emergent bedside procedure that was done to try and remove the fluid from her heart. I pray we never face that situation again.

Once we can get Ash over these hurdles, then we will go back to battling the feeding issues and the debate over the next operation. I have learned that today's troubles are enough for today and I will face tomorrow's when I get there.

Ashley opened her eyes and tried to smile at me. She then took her little hands and placed them on my cheeks. I could see her spirit in her eyes. The attitude is still in there and my heart lept with joy when she reached out and touched my face. I love her so much and I can see how much she loves me when she looks at me. She is holding on to the breathing tube with both hands and threatening to take it out on her own. She wants to get back to playing and stop all of this nonsense. God has been so very good to us. Shes coming back a little more with each passing hour. I just wanted to share my good news with you all. Take care. Trish