Getting Stronger

Carly continues to improve and is acting more and more like herself each day. Christa was able to breastfeed Carly for the first time today and both were very happy to reach this milestone. Carly never really liked bottles before the hospital and she doesn't seem to see any reason to start now (her stubbornness is another great sign.)

We are still in the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) with two final hurdles to cross before we can move to a regular hospital room. Since the operation Carly has had a drain line in her head to manage any excess fluid that was likely to be produced after the operation. They have been monitoring this and expect that they can take this out either tomorrow night or Wednesday. That's hurdle number one. They are also trying to get Carly's sodium levels under control, a critical part of hydration and proper bodily function. This has been fluctuating a bit, which is not unexpected, but it requires hourly checking. Once this stabilizes we are free to move on to a standard hospital. You would never think that a regular hospital room could be something so revered but having a private bathroom, room for two parents to sleep, and freedom from a myriad of wires and constant monitoring will be great.

Love, Brad