Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Morning of Day 2

Gracelyn is doing SO great. I went down for shift change at 6:30am this morning.  I was in shock. My sweet girl looked so different. She had rosy cheeks and bright pink lips. She looks beautiful. I am so excited to show her her lips!  She had a good night. She slept well. She hung on to her bear Uncle Jared and Aunt Amber brought her all night. She is less sleepy this morning. Line after line are being removed. She is talking to us and telling us what she does and doesn't like. :) She is able to drink now. She doesn't want anything but "VERY cold ice water." She has wonderful nurses they are talking great care of her. Right now she is on one on one care. It's very comforting and makes it easy for us to step out to get fresh air. They moved her to a different room. We are in room 13 now. Grandma Hales and Camee came to visit. Camee and I were able to get her head up enough to comb through her hair and get her hair in a pony and headband. That made her happy. They recently took the arterial lines out of her neck and left arm. Because of that, they want her super still for two hours and then we hope to have her up sitting up. We've tried keeping her distracted and comfy by playing music through her ipod.

My daughter is so beautiful. Inside and out. I can honestly say that I have never met anyone sweeter than Grace. She is being so kind to everyone, despite the pain they are putting her though. Everyone is eating her up.

3 comments:

  1. She looks wonderful! I am so glad surgery is over and done and went well!! We love you all!

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  2. That's such great news and the pics are priceless! Amazing Grace has an amazing family!

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  3. Love you guys! Such a rough ride... So happy things are looking up<3

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