Awake

Ashley Kate is awake and playing. She just opened her eyes, asked for a drink and reached to sit up. She is a little groggy and a little grumpy, but Blue is on and she is playing with her blocks. She looks pretty good.

The old line has been removed. The blood clot remains in the vessel currently attached to the walls. She now has a broviac central line in the same spot as her original line that was placed when she was brand new. She is requiring a small amount of oxygen support, but I am hopeful that as the anesthesia continues to wear off that she will not need it for long. I'm comfortable with our decision. I pray for no line infection and that she will quickly reach a stable cumidin level so that we will not have to keep it for too long.

Currently the plan is to be here for at least 5 more days as we adjust her cumidin dosing. As long as we can get that settled and she remains stable then away we will go to our home in Texas. So we are hoping for discharge sometime next week. This is what I have heard.

Only 4 more hours until Dave arrives to spend another night with us here at the hospital. I spoke to him at lunch time and he sounded exhausted. He's not used to staying up until 1 or 2 and then getting up at 6 to drive into the office. I know he is tired, but not too tired to keep coming to see the pickle. He has missed so many days with her and hes just not willing to give up anymore if he can help it. I really appreciate him. It has been so nice to have his company and to see Ash light up while they play. I know he is looking forward to the weekend.

Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your time spent here at Ashley's Story. I hope you are blessed as much as you have blessed us. We love you guys. Trish