Friday, July 31, 2009

UPDATE:

They removed the ventilator tube at 8:30 this morning and all went excellent!

Although she has the feeding tube, they will not do the trachetomy because she can breate on her own just fine.

She is sitting up and even speaking to her nurse right now. Her voice is hoarse, but can be understood.

Her vitals are wonderful.

She is coughing well and getting rid of the remainder of fluid in her lungs. Physical therapy is in their right now working with her.

She will remain in ICU for 1-2 weeks and be able to go home if no further complications arise.

The baby is great!

PREVIOUSLY:

Last evening Crystal was still progressing forward. She seems to be doing a little better each day. Today may be the day she gets the respirator out....we are keeping our fingers tightly crossed. Her throat is very sore and irritated by the tube so getting it out would be a great things for many reasons....mostly because she can breath on her own now.

We showed her the many photos we have taken of Audriara. She can hardly wait to see her for herself up close and in person. That day is coming folks....soon.

Audriara has gained up to a healthy 3 lbs and 13 oz. She is amazing as you can imagine and growing quite nicely. I actually got to hear her cry...well sort of...for my first time anyway. She's a doll.

I know that Mark, Curtis and Brooke-Lynn are anxiously waiting for both, Crystal and Audriara to come home.

We must continue to pray and pray without ceasing for them both.

Thank you and God Bless!