Today was a good day with baby steps forward for Wendy, as the chief of ICU told Matt. She continues to hold on well and makes small improvements. It was thought that the issue with her left arm appears to be superficial clot that is of no significant concern. THey told Matt that it is something that they will let heal itself, and since she is being slammed with antibiotics, any infection will be taken care of. She continues to hold her BP on her own. Doctors had told Matt that her liver is improving, so that will effect her ability to produce platelets in a good way. So these are all positive aspects. Jess and I had our appointent with Dr. Bonasso, which is also Matt and Wendy's Ob/gyn if you werent sure who he was. He is also the one that was used by GOD, along with his surgical team, to keep her alive. He has been very compassionate and concerned during this event. Coworkers and many who know him and that are around him during the day say that he has taken this pretty hard and emotionally. Please keep him in your prayers so that he will not doubt anything that he did and he can be at peace knowing he did everything needed to keep Wendy with Matt and the girls and all of us. He spent time talking with us about everything. He had stated he was speaking with Dr. Stitely, from here at Ruby, who had informed him Wendy opened her eyes a few times and responded to sternal rub stimuli. Jess and I became very happy at that moment. He said that the surgeons from ICU are very optimistic about her recovery. He informed again that as long as the swelling is in her head, that will limit responsiveness. He reported that the swelling on her head still remains positive as far as the doctors here are concerned. They dont feel there is any longterm damage, but are still not 100% certain due to inability to test at this time. This was all great news that we couldnt wait to relay to Matt. Matt doesnt go back too frequently because he feels that if he waits, it not only lets her rest, but then it allows him to see changes. If he went in all the time, then nothing would seem different. He had not been aware of any of this, and by the time he got back later on, shift change had occured and the new nurse was unaware. But we feel that if that was reported Dr. to Dr., then there was some validity to it!!! WE SAID SHE WOULD OPEN HER EYES TODAY!! Dr. B was very happy with her progress and stated he continues to keep coming every other day as long as he didnt get called out. He also got to see Payge, as well as the office staff that were so excited because everyone knows what has happened. We had a good visit in regards to our reason for being there. Jess and I received some information that was quite nice for us and everything is going well with our little one...PRAISE GOD!! I got back to the hospital after spending some time with Jess and baby Payge. She is soooo perfect!! You really need to check out the pictures that Jess has posted. I also know that Taryn, Kylee, and Darby were well taken care of. Taryn got to go on a field trip and took Mammaw with her LOL. Wendys family from FL., Nicci and Robbie, also got to spend the day with Kylee and Darby and a little with Taryn. They brought back pictures from the day and put them in Wendy's room. Melissa and Scott Jett, Wendys cousins, took the girls for the evening and will keep them Friday to play. Please keep these girls in your prayers as well because right now, they not only are not getting Mommy and Daddy, they also are not getting much time with their baby sister Payge. Matt has stated he feels more comfortable knowing someone is not stretched to their limits by trying to take care of all four at once. He knows that this is allowing each girl to get the attention they need. He has some other reasons for doing it this way that I truly respect him for and think it is an awesome thing. THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY!!! These girls will get many years of annoying each other LOL!! Matt, Robbie, and myself are staying in the waiting room tonight. Matt said he slept really well last night, and felt like staying with us this evening. So I know it was long, but I figure for the different people that may be reading it, everyone may like to know different things, so I try to be thorough. We will update more tomorrow!!