Day 9

Maddie is recovering slowly but surely. She has went off of some meds, we're learning that this recovery time can take awhile. Feeling anxious about how long this part will take. She's still so precious, even with her "millions" of tubes and wires. Hard to find our baby underneath it all. We're enjoying having Jace and Cade around and look forward to a nice Easter tomorrow. Uncle Lowell and Aunt Colleen came over today, brought us tons of treats and the kids easter gifts. While they were visiting, Dr. Baden informed us that they needed to do a "lung tap" at her bedside to get some fluid off of her lungs. She's developing pleural effusions so in order to keep her lung from collapsing, he drained some fluid off. Uncle Lowell, Maddie's doctor, got to stand bedside as well and watch the procedure. I left the room...she did fine and this should help her in her recovery.

Everything is in bloom over here, which makes it feel like spring's here. Have a wonderful Easter and keep our little sweetheart in your prayers.