Day 2

Ashlynn continues to improve as the day little by little.  She took a lot of naps, finally getting some much needed sleep!  She seemed more at ease and comfortable than she was last night.  During one of her naps this afternoon, we caught her with her mouth closed and breathing through her nose.  This is something most of us take for granted but for Ashlynn, it's a first.  She's never been able to fully close her mouth or breath only through her nose.  It's just another thing her body is having to re-learn.

The Pediatric Pulmonary doctor saw Ashlynn again this morning and felt there was less congestion in her lungs.  He reduced the frequency of the nebulizer treatments (one less reason to wake Ashlynn during the night) and believes she should not have to use a nebulizer after going home.  Ashlynn's plastic surgeon also visited this morning.  She was pleased with the fluid Ashlynn was willing to take in from the bottle and encouraged us to keep offering her pureed food by spoon.  After a few failed attempts today, Troy was able to get her to eat nearly a whole jar of baby food tonight.

Ashlynn also got to see the outside of her hospital room today.  We were able to give her a wagon ride through the halls of our floor.  She must have enjoying it because she wasn't happy when the ride had to come to an end.  She also got her first visitors today.  Derek and Mason along with Grandpa and Grandma Klecker drove up to see us this afternoon.  Ashlynn's concerned big brothers were glad to see their sister, even if she is still not quite herself.  Thanks to John and Jan for your visit and for bring the boys to see us.

We are hoping for a good night's sleep for everyone and more progress in Ashlynn's recovery tomorrow.