Good news tonight.  Bella had a much much much better day today.  Her doctors seem to have figured out her meds a bit better, and she was much happier all day.  I was able to keep her awake for long chunks of the day, and we got her sitting up (with support) and playing a bit more with toys.  She is able to bring her hands to midline now, and can reach things to her mouth.  As she is still cutting her molars, getting things to her mouth to chew on them makes her happy.
We were also able to keep Bella off O2 for a good portion of the day.  She still needs to wear a mask when she is sleeping, as she doesn't breathe deeply enough when she is sleeping, but we were able to take off the mask completely for most of the time that she was awake this afternoon.  This thrilled Bella, as she thinks the O2 mask is her archenemy.  She fights it in every way she knows how, from her hands to scrunching her face up.  She was caught chewing on the bottom earlier when she was able to shift it a bit.  She is bound and determined to destroy the evil mask.
The best news of all is that Bella's daddy arrived at about 7:00 tonight.  He was our knight in shining armour.  He cuddled and played with Bella, holding her for the first time in over two weeks, and then took me out to dinner.  Yes, it was only 20 feet from the hospital, but it wasn't cafeteria food and I wasn't eating alone.  It may have been the most appreciated dinner out I have ever had.  That and it was delicious!  Just having Steve here gives me the strength to know I/we can do this, and I feel so much better having him by my side.  Katie is coming right after he leaves on Wednesday, so I know I have a solid week of support and company.  As an individual who does not do well alone, this is huge. 
Go to bed (or wake up, depending on when you read this) knowing that Bella is doing well.  We are feeling like we are on the upswing again, and hope to be headed to the transplant floor tomorrow.  She is proving, once again, just how strong she is, and we are so proud of her.  We all know she will be tearing around before long, and I will be longing for the days of sedation!