Boring Is Good

Well, we got here this morning and things had gone well here last night. Gracie continues to improve. She is down to 30% oxygen and her chest x-ray today looks better than yesterday. We have a nurse here today that was here one of Gracie's last days on ECMO and had not been with her since she came off ECMO. She said that this is 'unprecedented' and that Gracie is 'rewriting the books'. It's good to finally hear someone say something positive. The ICU doctor came in and talked to us and said that while she is not out of the woods yet, she is improving in all the areas that can be expected right now. She seems to be more alert for longer periods of time. I don't love it when she is awake though because a lot of the time she kind of gags on her breathing tube and makes a scrunchy face like she is uncomfortable. So I am happier when she is asleep. She is so sweet, we love everyday we get to spend with her. I don't anticipate posting too much while we are in the 'boring' phase. Although things can change in the blink of an eye around here, we are not expecting them to. I can't thank everyone enough for all of the notes, emails, comments, treats, visits, meals and gifts that have been given to our family. It has lifted us up in our time of need and we APPRECIATE it!! Have a good Sunday everybody.