Ladies and Gentleman, We Have Blastoff (and internet)

Today is Sunday and Matt was finally able to get the internet to work at the hospital!  Hopefully, we can have more regular updates now.  Thank you to everyone for your concern and checking in on us.

On Saturday morning, Maelee was started on some medication to loosen her stool and get her to go.   AND GO SHE DID.  Conveniently, Deanna chose Saturday for her day off and Matt got to take over diaper changing duties.  Nine diapers and two sets of bed sheets later, and Maelee was cleaned out.  
Maelee fell asleep at 2PM and didn't wake up until 6:15AM Sunday morning.  Wow!  That must have been some powerful stuff.  During the day on Saturday, we had a number of visitors.  Grandma Candice, the kids, and Pastor Jerry came by to say hello.  Matt stayed the night in the hospital so Deanna could get a night off and spend some time with the kiddos.

On Sunday morning, Maelee woke up happy and hungry!  Have you ever heard of that combination before?  We gave her two bananas, an entire orange, and some orange JELLO.  Yum!  After that, she got back to stirring the cup with the spoon (her favorite pastime) and watching Disney Channel.  Around 10AM we even went for a walk and checked out the play room.

Forcing a smile

Play time in bed!

Ready for a walk in the red wagon

Maelee loved playing puzzles and ball!

The plan for today is to stop the stool loosening medication, take out the catheter, and start her on Pediasure through the feeding tube.  She is definitely making good progress.  Deanna plans to come to the hospital later today and switch over with Matt.  Thank you for your prayers!

She still is not drinking any water, so please pray for that!  We really need to her to drink.