Open Arms....

We apologize for not having an update on Ms. Gabers until today...things have been pretty calm. It is a difficult situation at this point because we can see the finish line and just want to sprint as hard as we can to get there. However, we need to continue to pace ourselves to ensure we don't go backwards.

Her catheter for her urine has been removed so that is a plus. They have dropped her ventilator down to 8, the reason this is important is because some doctors will actually go ahead and remove the ventilator once it hits that point since she is doing most of the breathing on her own anyways. It is really tough for us because they have to keep her awake so she can do more on her own. Well being more awake she notices the tube more and continues to gag on it. She has vomited a few times so we really want it out. They are also changing her diet a little to see if that helps. She has a little bit of a fever today, but they don't seem to be concerned about it.

Nurse Zabrina has spoiled mommy, me, and especially Ms. Gabers. They moved Gabi to her new room on Friday and Zabrina let Mommy and me hold her before they moved her. Yes, mommy cried, it was awesome to see baby girl back in her mommies arms. I'm sure mommy will be putting pictures of the event here on the blog very soon. I have to admit I was a little reluctant to hold her with all the tubes and wires in her still but I'm so glad I did. Having baby girl back in my arms close enough to snuggle with was a great feeling. Gracie also got to help hold her and climb up in her her crib with her. Even nurse Zabrina noticed that Gabi calmed down once she recognized that sissy was in bed with her...those pictures will soon follow also.

Thank you again for leaving the comments they really do help us get through this to see that all of you are still following along with us. I'm sure most of you will continue to do so until the day she comes home...so thank you so much for staying with us.

Love,
Jason, Micah, Gracie, and Gabi