We Are in General Care

Today has been a very big day! At first we were told we had a bed in moderate care and then they moved us directly to the general care floor. This is a big step and we are excited & scared both at the same time. And unexpectedly, the cardiologist even mentioned that we might be looking at going home next week! Next week!?!? We cannot believe how blessed we have been and Audra is so strong and tough! We still have a long way to go but things are looking good for now.

The echo that was supposed to be this morning was delayed to this afternoon. But the results were good. Everything looks as expected :) Great news!

Now we are working towards going home - according to the team here. It is a change in mentality from intensive care where the mentality is get you well enough to go to general care. Audra is still building up her feedings and will be able to start drinking some of her milk. She has been pretty active with her paci so we are hoping that she will be nice and strong. One of the perks of the general care floor is that both parents can stay in the room. The nurses also promptly dressed Audra in one of her outfits :)

We also talked to the cardiologist about Audra's next surgery. It is likely to be in August. It is crazy to even try to think that far out since we have just been taking it day by day. Our cardiologist at home will be in charge of determining when Audra is ready.

Our older daughter had a blast with us today and was even happy to give Audra her paci :) What a great big sister!