Katrina in the hospital

As most of you know Katrina was in the hospital in Feb. She was admitted into the PICU on Feb. 14th after having a severe asthma attack. She was put on a ventilator with 12 hrs of getting to the ER because her little body was working too hard trying to breathe. While in the hospital we learned that she had pneumonia, a viral infection and a high tolerance to drugs. She proved to be quite the little fighter both of the medicine as well as for recovery. She surprised all the doctors and nurses when she was able to come off the ventilator in just a few days (the Dr. thought it would be at least a week).

Our little angel in a drug induced sleep! We pray we never have to see her with that many tubes in her ever again!
Here she is the morning she was able to breath on her own again holding the teddy bear Daddy bought her for Valentines day!
Still a little hazed she was happy to be held and out of her crib!
This is the way we like to see her, tube free and at peace!
Uncle Skip and Aunt Sarah were among the visitors to lend a hand and stay with Katrina so mom and dad could go get a little sleep.
Once she was moved out of PICU we were able to take her for a wagon ride! On one of the rides around the hospital she picked out this monkey and it became a fast friend.
Can you tell who was able to sleep for 3 days straight and who was not???
We were so happy to take her on outings within the hospital! It was a sure sign of her healing. Our favorite place to visit was the large fish tanks in the lobby. The journey getting there is another story! All I can say is that sleep deprived, pent up parents + a wagon+ a breath of relief with a healing daughter and empty hospital halls/ elevators = one crazy ride!
Katrina and Auntie Leah snuggle!
A quiet moment indeed! Dad and Katrina were happy to be together again. If only the circumstances were a bit different!

We would like to thank all of the friends and family who supported us while in the hospital! The meals, visits and prayers were much appreciated!!