Last night Brian and I went back to the RMHC during rounds, I pumped and then fell asleep, as did Brian (no, he didn't pump), and by the time we woke up it was after 9! Yikes we had slept for almost 2 hours, apparently we were tired. We headed back to CMH to see Elli and that little stinker ended up being awake the whole evening and we stayed almost until 1 am. Needless to say we slept in this morning. I did call and check on Elli during my nightly pumping ritual and Angel said that Elli was doing good. Her blood pressure was continuing to improve and was actually a little higher than it had been when she was on the Dopamine. During her 4 am assessment Angel said Elli was wide awake, but not fussy or uncomfortable. I think that she went a full 24 hours without any PRN doses of Morphine or Versed. Also when Elli is awake, she had been cutting out the ECMO pump with her wiggle worm nature, but that didn't happen yesterday either.
Haven't been in to see Elli yet this morning, Brian's brother Nathan and his dad came down so Brian and Nathan are visiting with Elli right now, I am hanging out in the waiting area, anxious to see my baby girl. I have some really great pictures of Brian, Elli and I from last night that I will post later, I don't have an outlet out here in the waiting room. Check back later- these are super cute!
6 comments:
Hi Cassi,
That is awesome to hear how good she is doing! You guys stay strong, and call if you need anything. We love you guys!
B,S,C,&R
Hi Cassi and Brian,
I am so happy to hear how well Elli is doing. Cassi, I just love her name. It is so unique just like her. She looks so good. I hope all the posts on the site are keeping all of your spirits up. You both hang in there. Take care and God Bless
LaDonna
Brian and Cassi and Elli,
We are still praying for you. Cannot even imagine the joy and concern you feel all at the same time. The "blog" thing has certainly pulled us into your lives and our hearts are right there with you. I think it is cool that now you can see how many people are checking in, because, you are right, we are not always leaving a comment.
I am just so struck by the idea that we can only see this event in the little snap of time that we are trapped in. I heard someone say recently that it is like looking at a beautiful tapestry up really, really close and all you can see are the little threads that from a distance are woven into a gorgeous picture.
You two are such an inspiration to me. The love and devotion you have for your daughter and for each other are beautiful. And the people that you have around you seem incredible. It seems like just yesterday, Cassi, you were a little girl, and now . . . a mommy . . . a mommy extraordinaire.
May God bless your family. There is a paraphrase of the Bible called the Message and this is part of it from Phil 4: "Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life."
Tomorrow will be a big day. God is in control.
Chris and family
Ok just because my last blog wasn't long enough, I also wanted to tell you that we saw Wade and Alicia at church Sunday morning, with Wade sporting one of Elli's wrist bands. He says he wears it all the time. I have been wearing ours a lot. It reminds me to pray, but he caught me without mine.
I just thought it was cool to see it up here in Iowa. Thought you might, too, since you said you were such a "dork" (was that the word?) for ordering them.
:)
Brian & Cassi,
We are so happy to hear that Elli is doing well. Looks like she is going to prove herself to the Doctors after all Cassi! Everyone is sending extra thoughts and prayers your way. Take care! Amanda & Jason
She really sounds like such an absolute sweetie pie. I can't wait to meet her!
Oh, and I am not too happy about the new tracker on your page. Now you will be full aware of the extent of my Elli stalking. :).
Amy
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