Friends, Feeding Therapy and a Bath!!

Yesterday was a busy day!!! Ella had her first real bath in her very own hospital bath tub. Then we got another visit from Peanut's Mom and this time Peanut got to join her. They were there for a doctor appointment and I asked the nurse if we would be able to meet them out in the family room on the oncology floor as I didn't want to take Ella down to the lobby (germs) and kids (besides siblings) aren't allowed in our room. The nurses agreed to allow us to meet them there and it was great to finally meet Peanut. Both of the girls were kind of tired and not having too much fun, but us mommies had a great visit. While we were visiting, my friend Deanna (mom of my other daughters' friends) came for a visit and brought me a yummy sandwich from my favorite sub place. Then it was on to Ella's first feeding therapy in the hospital. I can't believe how much easier it is to get the services in here!! Much easier than in the "outside" world. Anyway, Ella seemed to love her therapist and had fun with it. We will see if we get anywhere.

Ella is still feeling great!! Tomorrow she will have another bone marrow biopsy done to see if there is any progession on the leukemia cell battle. Her blood counts are steadily going down but I don't think they anticipate we will hit bottom for another week or so. Then I guess we wait for them to come up enough to make a trip home. Hopefully sooner than later!!!

****I also had a wonderful visit with Sweet Pea's mom but have no pictures to post. Hopefully next time around :) Little Sweet Pea shares the same birthday with Ella as well as the same extra chromosome. She is just one year younger. We can't wait to meet her when Ella is out of the hospital.

Ella and Peanut

Ella with my friend Deanna and her new books

Hmm....what's up with this new chair and spoon???


Looks interesting!!

Very intently listening about what to do with a Cheetoh

First "real" hospital bath. The plastic is actually Press

and Seal that is used to cover her broviac line.