Status Quo

Not much has changed since Eric's post this morning.... Emma hasn't had to go back on the ventilator, though she is still struggling. Her oxygen requirements have varied over the course of the day from 25-50% and she's still receiving 20 breaths per minute from the Bi-Pap. She's going to be given an extra daily dose of medication to minimize fluid accumulation in her lungs and the team has also started her on another med. as there is some concern she may be developing a small ulcer in her stomach.

When I visited her this afternoon, Emma still looked pale and tired from the effort of breathing on her own, but at least she was a bit more alert and had her eyes open from time to time. We haven't been able to hold her since Thursday, so we hope she'll be more stable and stronger very soon...