Just one more night!!!
Well it's been a long ride. I think if they had told me how long it was really going to be I might have been severely depressed before the surgery! Ignorance is bliss!!! I'm exhausted. I miss my hubby, my dogs, my vodka tonic at 9pm (ok it's more like 8pm) and I miss work. I know it's hard to imagine but I would love to wake up at 5am tomorrow and do my normal routine. My one cup of coffee in the French press my dear hubby bought me for Christmas with French vanilla silk (a huge thank you to whomever recommended that). Mmm that sounds heavenly right now! Enough rambling..........
Dallas has been in more pain than I thought she would. I guess I thought they would have had a better pain management system but they don't and it's basically trial by error. I think after two days of constant pushing they have finally increased her meds enough so we can feel comfortable enough to go home. She walked in the hallway with her crutches for the first time today. I am very proud of my little lady. I'm not sure at her age I would have handled all of this as well as she has. No child should suffer and all I see around me is pain and sickness. This is a very sad place that I never knew existed. Most of us are so sheltered and it takes something like this to open our eyes. Well maybe it's a blessing as Dallas will now grow up with a sense of what is truly important in life.
Sweet dreams. xoxo
Mom
Dallas has been in more pain than I thought she would. I guess I thought they would have had a better pain management system but they don't and it's basically trial by error. I think after two days of constant pushing they have finally increased her meds enough so we can feel comfortable enough to go home. She walked in the hallway with her crutches for the first time today. I am very proud of my little lady. I'm not sure at her age I would have handled all of this as well as she has. No child should suffer and all I see around me is pain and sickness. This is a very sad place that I never knew existed. Most of us are so sheltered and it takes something like this to open our eyes. Well maybe it's a blessing as Dallas will now grow up with a sense of what is truly important in life.
Sweet dreams. xoxo
Mom
Dallas,
I'll be praying that your pain would be bearable and you'd have the strength and courage to push yourself to where you need to be to get home!
Christine and Bill,
Keep up the good work. I know the healing is hard, but keep on going. There is the normalcy of your life and family waiting so close now. You have a beautiful little girl that will be the champion of this disease and will be running around with her friends in no time. Don't ever forget the other kids and families in the hospital, they will need your strength when you're back to "normal." Always remember to appreciate the moments and small victories and not despise them.
Jesus Loves the Little Children,
Jay Hartman
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Aloha Dallas and Family,
Just so you know, there are a bunch of us who keep you in our prayers. Hope that having your Tutu there helps. As hard as it is, I know your going to make it through.
With love to you all & take care,
Marlo
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