The Goodwins

We are checking in. Ella has found Dora on the TV and is in good spirits even after a little boy here tried to squeeze her bubble.

We are into the no liquid time period. Ella is pretty saturated so please pray that it is enough.

She found a doll about her size and they are watching Clifford the Big Red dog together.

We’ve been busy playing in the playroom at the Ronald McDonald house. Ella hasn’t asked for food once so far!

Just 300 minutes to go! (seems shorter than saying five hours!)

We’re awake and geeting ready for the day. Ella can have clear liquids until 9:45 so we are praying that those will be enough to avoid a major break down.

Ella slept in a “big girl” bed for the first time yesterday. She did great! We will probably convert her bed into one in a few weeks.

She’s had some apple juice and is watching Veggietales. We will keep everyone updated!

We are in Chicago at the Ronald McDonald House, the kids are asleep and the bubbles are on their final countdown! We got to play a while with our friends the Marchenkos; so far it has been a trip filled with smiles. Ella’s surgery is scheduled for 12:45 pm tomorrow… She’ll be hungry and cranky by the time she goes in so we’re praying they keep on schedule. We’ll post more tomorrow – goodnight and sweet bubble free dreams to all!