TGIF--The BC Children's Hospital Version

Night #3: Done.  Mostly successful!  Ellie was restless during the evening, but eventually fell asleep for a good 8 hours.  She had some pain and nausea issues first thing this morning, but they've been resolved with oral meds (and all the puke landed on Grandma, as a good-bye present, ha!).  Ellie is completely off IV meds and fluids now, which is a very good sign.

Richard and I spent the morning in the mountains, while Grandma stayed with Ellie at the hospital.  During that time, Ellie had another physical therapy session and she was able to sit up on a chair all by herself for a few minutes.  Also, she spent about 45 minutes upright in Grandma's lap, so that's a really great sign.  This afternoon, they will try standing.  Right now, I can't imagine how she would have the strength for that, but we'll see.

During Dr. Steinbok's morning check-in, he made mention of the possibility of being discharged TOMORROW.  The thought makes me excited and scared in the same breath!  It would obviously be so wonderful to be out of the hospital, but Ellie is still so weak and sore that it makes me nervous to think of transporting her, etc.  Hopefully she'll gain more strength in the next 24 hours and we'll be able to spend the night in the hotel suite, sans beeping machines, IV pumps and vital-sign checks!

My mom flies home tonight, so pray that Richard and I will be able to handle all the Ellie-care ourselves.  Yikes, it's like we're new parents again!  Maybe we need another baby shower? :-)