Now that I’m feeling better, I’ve become rather expressive.

Smiles are free and talk is cheap. But I need people cribside to ensure my socialization needs are met. So I’ve developed a strategy.

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I’m finally feeling well enough to restart my popular series.

Yesterday, I was hanging out with my pacifier when a nurse walked into my room. She handed my mom a small package.

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Becky’s day was very full but I struggle to remember what happened.

Because today belonged to another little girl. Her name is Sterling.

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Becky’s heart surgery was one week ago today.

To celebrate the day, she took a big step forward.

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A new day. A new nurse. A new headband.

Today has been relatively quiet as Becky continues her long recovery.

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After a peaceful day of football and family, Becky had a major setback last night.

Her left lung collapsed shortly before midnight.

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Apparently there is a closet of dress-up here in the PCICU. Full of outfits, headbands, and bows.

Each morning Becky’s headwear grows in size. At this rate, she will be wearing a turban by the end of the week.

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Have you ever run into someone’s twin before? Not an actual twin, but someone who reminds you so completely of another person that it makes you wonder?

Well, one of Becky’s nurses may be Sam’s cousin Theresa. Apparently Theresa’s doppelgänger is a NICU nurse training as a special float nurse in the PCICU. The resemblance in physical features, speech pattern, and general disposition is astounding. I will try to sneak a picture.

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Becky had a good night and is resting comfortably today.

She continues to progress, one baby step at a time. Which seems appropriate.

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