Just Another Day in Paradise

Well, it wasn't really that exciting. It started off a little exciting when we were doing trach care this morning and Isabella started to throw up. So we had to quickly change her trach and bag her to make sure that anything she aspirated came back out. So I called Dr. Gratney. We started back on the pedialite for a few feeds and now we are back on formula. She still thinks she has a viral something or another. I just don't know. She seems to be doing really great though. She was very interactive today and smiled more than normal. She reached for toys and even grasped some rings on her own. So these are all really good things to see. I know she has improved soooo much. I was just thinking today about how far she has come since July 30 when she suffered brain damage and we almost lost her. I can't believe that just a little over two months ago, they actually had to do chest compressions on my baby girl. I hate to look back at those times, but sometimes I think I need to in order to understand and realize the greatness of the miracles we have seen in Bella. So tonight, I share with you photos that reflect upon the last two months. You will notice the huge difference. I think if anyone wants to be able to really see a miracle, they will see it now.

Bella sedated the first part of August. They even had her on a paralytic so she couldn't move at all on her own.

Waking up and not being able to see.....I can't imagine. I don't care if you are 7 months old or 90 years old, it would be scary. It is obvious here that Bella had no ability to focus.

I have not shared these pics with anyone, but like I said, I think it is important for people to see how far she has come.

Now at home sitting with her sisters!!

Now look at her!!