Moving Along In Recovery

Hi friends,
So excited because Gigi is moving right along in her recovery. Drew and I arrived at her crib to find her awake and looking all around. Her pain medicine was stopped early this morning, but she'll still be a little sedated for a day or so as it leaves her system. We each were able to hold her, and she seemed very comfortable dispite the incision on her head for the shunt and the incision on her belly where the surgeon tucked in her tubing. She even started back on the bottle today much to our surprise! Like I said... moving right along... Praise God!

Our hopes of having her home for Christmas are probably not an option, as we found out today she will require IV antibiotics for a "few weeks"... still waiting on the details. After her last bout with menigitis, we certainly won't push skimping on antibiotic coverage, and will gladly wait as long as the Infection Disease expert deems neccessary. She is in wonderful care at Fairfax Hospital and I hope she can remain in their NICU during the full length of her stay (instead of being transfered to a Peditric unit).

Please continue to lift her in prayer for healing and protection from infection and shunt obstruction!
Blessings to you all!
Jen