Once again Ariella had another good day. The day began with her spa treatment, including washing her hair and skin and getting a French braid for her hair. She also made her own jigsaw puzzle with her new bestie Leah from Child Life. In the afternoon she got a nice visit from Daddy and her big brother Charlie. We arrived right before the big event of the day, the changing of her tracheostomy. If you were not aware the trach needs to be changed every so often for sanitation purposes. The first trach change happens in the hospital and is performed by the doctors, but eventually mom and dad will learn to how to change her trach and can do it at home.
Ella wad incredibly brave during the procedure. It was extremely uncomfortable and she was very upset, however she hung in there and the change went flawlessly. The doctor commented that the sight of her wound look very good and the trach change she was successful. Following the change Ella got to play and do a special painting project with her brother. It was a good day. The timeline for transitioning from intensive care to the rehab hospital is still being worked out. We are hopeful that it will be middle of next week.
Keep praying team. We are all more than conquerors.
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