Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The early news

So not much changed over night. They weened her off some of her medications, the medications to help regulate her heart beat not any of her pain meds. Her vital statistics look great. They are pleased.

She wakes a lot and wants to get all the tubes out. She cries when she wakes up.

They have closed the PICU right now for a procedure. So I am out for a bit here. She will be in the PICU at least one more night. They hope they can ship her upstairs to the ward tomorrow. At that point I will be once again a prisoner of the hospital - oops I mean a guest.

I think I have finally found someone who likes hospitals less than I do - my daughter. Between the two of us we'd have her on her way home tomorrow if we could. But patience is apparently a virtue (of which I know little).

The optimism of the medical staff is reassuring and she looks a bit better today.

Thank you all for continuing to watch our progress and for keeping us in your prayers. Our hearts are buoyed up by your love.

9 comments:

Drea said...

Glad to hear that everything has gone well.
Hunter was not happy after his fontan either.
Good luck, and I hope yo get home very quick.
heart hugs from all~~~
Drea

Anonymous said...

Thanks for taking the time to update us! Glad to hear things are going well. See you soon!
Nicola

Anonymous said...

It's so nice to get on the computer and see an update. We pray you guys are home soon and bouncing off the walls again!
Hope

Zahn Family Blog said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Glad to hear things are going better than expected. You will be home soon I'm sure.
Hugs The Zahn Family

Estevan Pippus' said...

We are thinking of and praying for you all. Glad for good reports. :)

Julie Reid said...

She is a superstar and so are her parents. So thrilled to hear all has been smooth. Thinking of you every hour these days! Lots of love.

Also glad to hear grandpa has a certin little boy on the straight and narrow ;)

Julie and kids

lemoinechek said...

So nice to hear such great news! Looks like princess power really works. Wishing you a short hospital stay :)

jenn with two n's said...

Thank you for the news. Glad she is doing well. Hugs
Jenn

Anonymous said...

Oh poor baby. Can't wait until you say she is her "happy little dorking around being a sweet little princess" self again.
Love Joan