DAY 43

This is not an easy journey. As was a concern on the last post with her blood pressure, fluid retention did become a huge issue. Because of it, her lungs filled up with fluid and they were having a hard time ventilating her. A doctor came in and let us know that if she got to the highest settings on the Oscillator, there would be nothing more they could do. Monty came down and we kept vigil for the night...again. Faith did reach the top settings and then....she turned it around...again. What is this child doing to all of us????

So, today they have been able to pull off some fluid and maintain a decent blood pressure. The wound-vac was changed and that looked good. Her blood gases have been good and they have been able to wean down on the Oscillator settings. I am Praying for it to continue this way.

I don't even know how to explain the series of emotions we go through. I will say that Monty is doing better than I am right now. The first few weeks, I was handling things better and now he is. Guess that is a good partnership, right? So, I came home tonight to catch my breath and sleep. It doesn't matter how much sleep I get, I am always tired. I assume it is depression. I am hoping I feel better by Friday morning when my shift begins. And I better NOT get called in beforehand!!! Faith, you behave!

Happy Birthday wishes are due to my son Dominic. He turned 12 today! He got to spend the day with my cousin Nicole and her husband, John, who are visiting from New York. That was his birthday wish, so I let him play hookie from school and enjoy the day with them. They had a blast having a nice lunch and then going for go-cart rides. Dominic was even sweet enough to share the day with his sister, Jessica. He said he wanted more brother/sister time with her. Aawww. He is the sweetest kid. After that, we went to Game Stop and he picked out his birthday present and he ate at one of his Favorite places: Mel's Diner that has the BEST milkshakes! Good day for a good kid. Happy Birthday Dominic! I love you!!!!!!!!