Callie Day 2 Update

Callie has had a fairly good day. This morning they pulled her breathing tube which she did very well with. They also removed her catheter and Art line. She was definitely happy to see a few things removed. However she did get oxygen added since coming off the breathing tube. She was still a bit tired this morning and a little more swollen then she was yesterday. Slightly after noon she opened her eyes despite the swelling. We even saw a small smile from her today. This afternoon she became her feisty self - mom's can say that right :)  We are not really sure if she was in pain, uncomfortable with all the tubes or just unhappy to be at the hospital. Probably a bit of each. She kept grabbing tubes and removing her Oxygen. She started to pull out her drain a bit too. Hopefully she will not manage to pull it before the doctors are ready. The doctors decided to alternate her with morphine and valium every two hours. She seems to be doing well with that. She even took an hour and a half nap on Mama. It was so nice to snuggle with my baby who typically wont snuggle more than 5 min.

 

We did meet with both of the doctors physician assistants today. They both feel like Callie is right on track and where they would expect her to be. Assuming she continues to progress well we hope to be home Friday (Saturday at the latest).

 

We had lots of company and activity today as well. Chris's Parents were here this morning as they came with us yesterday and left today to be with Zak and the nurses. His Aunt, Uncle and Grandma came this afternoon. One of my close friends Summer came late this morning. It has been years since we have been able to get together so it made for a wonderful visit just to catch up and help pass the time. Tonight my Mom, Brother and sister-in-law are coming up. Callie did very well with all the company and hearing familiar voices.

 

Tonight we got a room at the Ronald McDonald house which is actually right in the hospital across the hall for the PICU. We are very grateful to have such a wonderful facility so close. Anytime you go through McDonald's be sure to leave your change. Every penny helps such an amazing cause!

 

A few pics..

 

Callie on Sunday after we cut her hair before surgery.

This was not as hard as I thought it would be.

Callie last night with her breathing tube

 

Callie tonight taking a nap!! Quiet time to Blog :)

This afternoon before she got mad and started

pulling on her drain (The red tube)