Posted: 04-07-2025
Short update today; PT/OT came to work with Dallas and got her sitting on edge of bed (while fully supported, of course). They asked Dallas to move/kick her leg and she was able to do so in response. While they were here, it seemed like she was trying to visually track her pink unicorn squishy toy as we moved it around. Sitting like this, even though fully supported, wore her out.
The absolute highlight of my (Brett’s) day was being able to hold Dallas in my arms while sitting in the rocking chair for a while after her PT/OT session was finished. There always seems to be so much distance between the hospital bed and bedside, so to close that gap – for just a little while – meant the WORLD to me.
Dallas seems to actually be sleeping, keeping eyes closed and evidenced by vitals. This tells us that her body is getting the rest it needs to heal. We’ve slowed the interval of cough assist treatments down from every 4 to 6 hours, and will likely go down to an “as needed” basis, so long as she continues to improve managing and clearing her mucus.
We continue to take things one day at time and cherish the smallest of wins as they happen.
“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take the step.” — Naeem Callaway
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Love this!!Happy to hear the improvements.. Big Hugs and lots of Prayers..
So happy things seem to be turning around. Will continue to pray. Thank you for the updates!!!
Wow! Know you were excited to hold your girl! 😎
Yay!!! Happy to hear. Progress. And you got to hold her. Sending love and prayers
That picture is beautiful (you are holding Dallas with a big smile). I know being in the hospital is difficult. But being with Dallas makes it different. Happy that you have good news. Take care of yourselves. Reyn
So glad you got to hold her! I’m sure it was a world of difference between seeing her in the bed and having her in your arms! I cannot wait to see her again!
So glad to hear she is making improvements. Happy you got to hold her!
Praying for you all.
So good to see and hear her daily, continuous improvements! We are all praying hard for Dallas and sending all of our healing thoughts and positive mojo your way!
Great update!! Love the picture!!💝
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Love you guys and praying daily for you all!
Beautiful! Go Dallas 🥰
One day at a time. Each improvement is a blessing. Continued prayers for complete healing 🙏 ❤️. Love you all.