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PICU: Day 2

Tonight will be our 2nd night in the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) with Lia. We have taken her off her oxygen and are monitoring how she does without it.  We have upped her heart meds a little bit, and are hoping that if she does well we can either be moved to the floor tomorrow or MAYBE even go home!  If we do go home, we will contiue the heart meds at home in order to buy some more time before she must have her surgery to correct the defects.  My in laws came and sat with her tonight so Ryan and I could go spend some time with Jack.  I am new to this whole 'mom of 2' thing, and its breaking my heart to go so long without seeing him.  I am so thankful that my in-laws were here when all of this happened and are able to stay and take care of him while Ryan and I are at the hospital with Lia.  I just wish the 4 of us were at home as a happy little famly, but God has other plans for us right now.  I have been praying for wisdom to help understand our situation and for comfort in these trying times.  Thank you so much for all the support you have given us.  You will never know how much it means to us. 

Sweet Sweet Lia

Mommy (don't judge...I'm stressed and sleep deprived!) and Lia
Daddy and Lia (doesn't he look happy?  I had just made him laugh right before I took this)

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The Nerliens said…
I have been praying for Lia and you and your family. I'm sure it is very hard to get adjusted to being a 'mommy of 2' under these circumstances. It would be difficult with a 'healthy' child. I wish I lived closer so I could help you guys out. And by the way - you look fantastic! I love you all!
April 4, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Chelsea said…
Thinking of you guys! Everything will be fine, I just know it.
April 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Pam the Realtor said…
I think you look down right fantastic for having been thru what you are! Thank you so much for keeping us all posted. You are in my thoughts and prayers all the time.
April 5, 2012 at 4:54 PM
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