Surgery Update 18

11:30 p.m. - What a crazy day. We've been trying to post an update all day, but haven't had a chance until now. Our big news for the day is that we have officially graduated from the PICU! Yeah!!! She is also no longer considered to be in "critical" condition. Emma was moved to the Children's Surgical Unit around 2:30 pm. First, she had her pacing wires removed from her chest, and three IVs were removed from her neck, groin and hand. That's got to feel a little better. At least she won't have to feel like such a pin cushion anymore. Well, I guess that's not entirely true, as she did get a new IV in her right foot. Also, one chest tube is still in place, (it's still draining too much gunk to remove). Prior to pulling the tubes and wires out, they gave her some morphine. As a result, she has slept most of the day. She is still throwing up some of her food. We are hoping that as she continues to heal and take less medicine, she will keep more down.

She now has her own big room, with comfortable accommodations for us to hang out in. It is big enough for one of us to spend the night on a bed rather than standing or in a chair. After getting settled in the new room, Dave left to go home and get a few things and to pick up Triston from Grandpa and Grandma's house in Herriman. It is nice to have Triston with us and he loves having his own personal Play Station 2, a playroom, movies and slushies.

Amy has run into a bit of a snag, her feet are swollen to twice their normal size. We are guessing that the standing room only accommodations in the PICU didn't help. Hopefully they will get better quickly so she can be up and about again. If they are still bad in the morning she is going to go to the doctor.

We are so grateful for Emma's continued improvement. We have been in awe as we watch her heal. Thank you for your love and support. We have felt your prayers every step of the way.