Ok- yesterday.....it was overall a pretty good day. Her surgeon came in the morning and said all her vitals looked good and she was ready to move to a regular floor. We were released from seeing the respiratory therapist which was another good thing. Mal was up on and off throughout the day. She was still in some pain but definitely better than the night before. She was running a fever all day- about 101. This is a normal effect of the surgery but I know this added to discomfort. She was on her painkillers all day which helped her to rest. Both Kit and I were able to hold her for a while. She took a little nap on us- heaven. We waited all day for the move and were finally told that there were no beds available :( Boo- I was ready for a calmer, less depressing floor.
But- I think God may have kept her here for a reason.....our night nurse was amazing!! She was so knowledgable and fabulous with Mallory. She changed a bunch of things with her medicine and apparatus that made her so much more comfortable!! We both had a much better night. Of course, we were still up every 2 hours when it was time for her morphine but only for a few minutes and we would back snoozing. Ladies- reminded me of the post-partum floor.
I held her again this morning for a few- so sweet. She is on a bunch of different meds- all just to help her feel better. The doctor came this morning and took the draining tube out of her head and changed her dressing. She looks different because of her new head shape but still absolutely beautiful. The incision looks good and not very noticeable since they kept her hair.
Our only concern is she won't drink anything. They did give us the okay to give milk and she took a few sips before she passed back out so hopefully she will pick it up today. Until then she will need to continue with the IV.
That's all for now but I have to share this picture- Lauren made this card for Mallory to bring to the hospital- and yes, I cried.
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