Maybe. The doctors feel like Audrey has made enough improvement to be moved to a regular room on the pediatric cardiac floor. The only thing holding her back is the availability of a room. So, it is possible that she may be in the PICU longer, but this is still a big step because, as far as recovery is concerned, she is out of the PICU.
Today they removed one of her two chest tubes and took her off of oxygen. He lungs continue to look better and one doctor thinks we may be out of here all together in a day or two. Please pray that Audrey is ready to leave that soon. We all want her to be here until she is absolutely healthy enough to leave, but we all want that to happen as soon as possible. We're ready to take her home.
She's also on fewer meds, which means she's more alert and aware. Even though she's alert, she's not herself yet. She's been through a lot, and we think, she's not sure it's over, so she's pretty reserved. If we do move out of PICU before leaving, besides the change of environment, we'll be free to take her for walks, either holding her or being pulled in a wagon. We think this will help her feel like things are behind her more. But, we think putting on clothes, getting in the car and going home will do the most.
Thank you all for your prayers. Please keep them coming. She's not completely better yet, and we are praying that her mood is a natural stuck-in-the-hospital thing and not any sort of adoption attachment setback. We're pretty sure it's the former.
We snapped this pic earlier. It was really nice to see her resting like this as opposed to what we've been watching lately.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Leaving the PICU
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Prayers on the way!
It is very normal for children to be quite reserved after being in the hospital. It's seen in biological and adopted children. I've noticed that mine are more attached after being in the hospital. I think they realize mom and dad will always be there.
This is such good news!! YEAH!!!
Oh that sweet baby.... I can't even begin to wrap my mind around what your family has been going through the past couple of weeks. Know that we love you and think of you and pray for you daily.
what a beautiful angel!!! praying for you guys...
We're glad to hear that Audrey's stay is almost done. It's almost like a mirror with that photo. Lydia's hair does the same thing (she grabs at it when she's tired or upset) and that is Lydia's fav blankie as well. I'm glad you could get Alex there. We wish we could be with you during the wait. She is such a sweetie and I know that will return once the flow of doctors, syringes and needles goes away.
Aaron, Julie, Alex & Audrey,
I tried once to send this note - I'll try again.
It's Sunday - the Lord's Day - and as we've been remembering you all in our individual prayers, today as the FCC family gathers - we'll be lifting you all up in prayer again. It sounds like Saturday was a day getting you all closer to coming home. As we have been, we continue to petition our good Lord for little Audrey's healing journey, and thank Him for all He has done & will do. May God bless you all to be touched in the deepest places of your hearts & souls with His love this day.
Because of Christ,
Steve Hill
Keeping that sweet, precious angel Audrey (and all of you) in our prayers. Believing that God is in control, and hoping for even better news yet later today.
Thanks for the update. We are so happy to hear Audrey is recovering. What a blessing. Still praying in Michigan.
Jeff & Shannon Walker
Aaron and Julie, THANKS much for sharing both in word and picture your journey. We're so glad we had an opportunity to talk with you, Aaron, plus a chance to meet your precious little Audrey. We are thanking God daily for His provision for every need - and for His protection over you each. Sunny and Carl
So glad to hear baby girl is doing so much better. I am sure being in the hospital has just took her away from all her routine stuff and she is ready to go home. I will keep praying for you all. Hope you get to come home very soon.
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