Friday, December 23, 2005 at 11:40 AM EST


Sam continues to be a bit more alert each day;
she's been laughing and giggling a lot today, mostly at Daddy.


The main issue right now is nutrition;
because she's been drooling constantly and unwilling to swallow,
it's assumed there might also be a sore in her throat.
Until that heals and she's ready to eat again,
she'll go back on a feeding tube;
it doesn't make us happy, but it's a necessary measure, at least temporarily.


We're still in the ICU, and there's no word yet as to when
we'll go back to A6 South, but I suspect it will be soon.


The immunology doc stopped by to collect more blood samples, and
said he might have some more information for us later today.
He did say that her immunoglobulin assessment was normal -- but
he didn't go into specifics, and he's testing for a lot,
so I'm not sure what that means at this point.


Thanks for your continued prayers and support,


Jessica

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Santa will *find* you no matter where you are Sammy ...
we just wish it was going to be at Your House this year.

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