Surgery Update 7/1/06

Mia has been doing so well today.  Her progress is far beyond what we expected.

The IV tube is gone and Mia's appetite has returned.  We are getting her back in the process of eating real food again.  She has been eating a lot of Grilled Cheese sandwiches, peas and fruit.  We are also having her drink a lot of fluids.  She is doing great.

Her pain has been very well controlled.  She is on oral pain medicine, which is an important step to getting her home.  Speaking of going home, it looks like we may be going home either Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning.  The doctor feels she is doing very well.  While it would be great to get her home, we want to make sure that her little body is really prepared to make the transition.

Caroline and Sarah are back with us again.  Holly's parents drove the girls down to Cincinnati after a vacation with their cousins.  It was so good to see them again.  We really missed them.  They will be spending a lot of time with Brad's parents who are visiting from Texas.  They have plans to visit the aquarium and the zoo.  Sounds like fun!!! 

Without the support and prayers of our friends and family, we know this would have been so much more difficult.  We appreciate everyone who has lifted us in their thoughts and prayers.  A special thank you to all who have had the opportunity to come visit us at the hospital.  It has meant so much to see familiar faces bringing joy to the hospital room.

Brad

Mia the first day after surgery                Mia's scar

Mia feeling much better after sleep, food and time with Mommy