So… Today ended much better than it began. Ella had the feeding tube inserted in her nose and down to her stomach. She is tolerating it much better than I feared. It doesn’t seem to bother her at all. She has been given breast milk through it. The new IV was done without the need for sedation. It goes in her left arm, it too was much less traumatic than anticipated. Ella made a lot of progress throughout the day, the swelling is noticeably lessened on the right side of her face, she is much more alert and looking about. Also, she is finally showing interest in her pacifier. She now keeps it in her mouth for long periods of time, not sucking it yet, but, playing around with it in her mouth. A good sign. On the way down for an x-ray to determine if the new IV is in the right spot, Ella really enjoyed the ride. We took her in her bed through the corridors and elevators, she was totally into the sights. I got my first smile from her on the way. I am wearing it since.