We had a rough start today. I think it has something to do with these 5:30am Xrays.....I mean seriously, who decided that waking sick kids up at 5:30 in the morning to do Xrays was a good idea? Its annoying. Anyway, Ivy has thrown up a lot today. She also had to get another new IV (ugh), and have a suppository (we tried miralax first, which did not live up to the miracle that its name implies). Everyone is under the impression that she is throwing up because she still hasn't had a bowel movement. Well, here we are nearly 12 hours after the suppository and still no dice. She'll probably have another one soon. Poor chick!
Anyway, the good news is, THE CHEST TUBES ARE GONE!! She finally had them removed this morning at about 10am. She was not happy when it happened, but it has been really nice to not have to deal with them getting all tangled during walks and wagon rides. A few minutes after the tubes were pulled out, we went on a walk. The longest walk yet, and she didn't whine the whole time! After all the throwing up, it was decided that she needed a sedated echo, so she wouldn't be allowed anything by mouth for a while anyway. She hasn't thrown up since, but there have been a few close calls.
After she finished walking, but before her echo, the "fun crew" came by with some paint and a bag and she enjoyed a good 6 1/2 minutes of painting. It didn't last long, but she smiled and that made it worth it.
She had her echo at about 1:30pm and I haven't heard the results yet, but I assume if they were really bad, they would have told me already, so I'm being optimistic. Since the echo she has been unbelievably grumpy, but we're told its normal from the meds they sedated her with. Its made for a very long couple of hours (she keeps yelling at me over everything!), but I'm hoping she'll perk up after a nice pooping session!
All in all, another rough day, but good things have happened, and we've finally achieved the big goal of the chest tubes. Our goals for tomorrow include: pooping, eating without throwing up, being somewhat happy, walking out of the surgical unit (where her room is) all the way to visit the spiderman. This goal is kind of ambitious, but I'm setting it anyway.
Thanks to everyone who has commented and kept Ivy in their prayers. We couldn't begin to tell you how appreciated you all are. We feel very loved. Also, if you've called and I haven't called back, I apologize. As previously mentioned there isn't good cell service for us here, and I'm here pretty much 24/7. I'm not ignoring you, I swear. It's just too hard to call everyone back.
5 comments:
So good to hear that she got those awful tubes out!!! We will keep praying for that little cutie to do good and feel better soon. I really do check your blog often, I just never leave comments because I usually don't have free hands. (Pumping and babies, you know how it is.) We're looking forward to hearing more good news!
Yay!!! Glad to hear the tubes are out. I love the goals and hope they all come ture especially the POO:)I would be grummpy too. Tell Ivy we love her and we love you too!!! I think Ivy is one strong girl and you are one strong momma!!!
Poor girl I hope today goes better. I will cross my fingers for poop. Love you Ives. If you need anything Chelle, give me a call or text or whatever. I so wish there was something I could do to make life easier on you guys.
She's reaching goals each day! Keep making them, she's a tough little chick. We pray for her and you daily.
Love, Jonna Lu
Ivy is a sweetheart,she's like a Timex watch....she takes a licking, and keeps on ticking! I'm so glad the chest tubes finally came out...so now we'll cross our fingers for pooping, and not throwing up. I hope you reach your goals...you are in our thoughts and prayers always. My computer wasn't working for a little bit,so I'm late on reading this blog.It simply has to work so I can get these updates!!!Love you!
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