Isabella has finally come home!
After 31 days in the hospital - 23 in intensive care - Isabella was finally deemed well enough to continue her convalescence at home. There is no describing our emotions as we carried her through our front door for the - well, second time.
The hospital arranged to have oxygen installed in our home, as well as heart & blood monitors which remain attached to her toe. Whenever blood O2 levels drop, alarms go off and we crank up the oxygen until things settle down. The objective is to keep her off oxygen as much as possible. When she is awake she is alert and smiling, and can somtimes saturate 100% on her own. But when asleep, O2 levels can drop dangerously and she needs the supplemental air.
Every expectation is that she will continue to improve and gain weight, suffering no lasting ill effects whatsoever. The toughest residual consequence she may face (which may put stress on her lungs) is having to put up with smothering hugs from her parents through her 40's.
Thank you all so much for your kindness and prayers. We will post a couple pictures tomorrow, and provide a final update in a week or so unless something changes.
