Still No Vent

Nothing new to report today. Still waiting on our vent. Caroline's down to breathing tx's every 6 hours. We have noticed some blood in her trach but they think it's most likely from the suctioning--which has let up tremendously. She's happy and feels good. That makes taking care of her easy. Seeing her friends and getting out of the room really helped lift her spirits. She's "feeling the love" all right. I've hung every card she's gotten. Her room is rockin', for sure! She got a postcard from Jamal (her RT last wk) today who is vacationing in Boston. How cool is that? She's definitely made some new friends! They have taken very good care of her in the TICU. 17 days is the longest she's ever been hospitalized. We're all tired( haggard is more like it) and anxious to get home. Caroline was funny today. She pulled a blanket up over her head and while I pulled her in the wagon she made the sign of the cross and blessed everyone. Lots of "Peace be with you ('s)!!" Needless to say, Kran was very proud! She got to paint a pumpkin and decorate a cookie in the Zone. We're trying to get her back on a normal sleep schedule...Ahhh, sleep.....