Tuesday, April 22, 2008

TUESDAY MORNING

Well, unfortunately we did not make it to rehab yesterday. Sunday night Molly had a sleepless night and did not feel real well. The surgeons decided to run some blood work and keep her in TBC for a little while longer to just be sure nothing else was going on, ie: infection, etc. On the good side, the weekend was great with lots of visitors, great weather and Molly got up and out and about a lot the past several days. Last night when she was feeling better we watched the First Grade Musical that Molly missed but was very involved with. Krista (her principal) and Monty came up on Sunday to visit and brought her a DVD of the program. While this is disappointing, we truly understand the decision. We still know that it will happen in the next day or two. Molly did get the opportunity to rest a little throughout the day and by afternoon she was feeling a lot better. Mom and Dad came up for a visit yesterday as well so while Molly slept we went shopping again. The problem with my first shopping trip was that while I was really proud of myself for picking out shorts and shirts that matched, they were all the same outfit only different colors. So Molly looked like she was wearing the same thing each day. OOOPS! Anyway, Mom helped me pick out some things that could go with the other stuff I already got so we can mix and match. the hardest part is knowing that once rehab is over and her wounds are healed completely most if not all the clothes we buy will never be worn again or given away, etc., because we have to get things a little bigger than what she would normally wear to be "baggy" enough to not rub her wounds while wearing them and working in rehab. So, finding something that will be comfortable, somewhat stylish, and relatively inexpensive is not real easy. On to other good news. The feeding tube got to come out last evening. This was not a planned thing, but the tube got clogged, so it was going to have to come out anyway. So, as a patient who is "alert and mentally capable of making decisions" Molly could decide not to have it put back in. Part of the decision is that every discipline except the trauma surgeons have said it is OK to remove. And since she will be going to rehab soon, they will remove the tube anyway, it seemed ridiculous to put it back in for a day or two. So, we left it out, and made a 300 calorie, 6g protein, Chocolate Hot fudge Milk Shake to celebrate and drank almost all of it. Thanks again for all the cards (she received a 2 inch stack yesterday) positive thoughts and especially the prayers. We know that is your faithfullness in keeping us in your thoughts and prayers is what has gotten us to this point so fast. God Bless You All! Love, Jamey and Molly

3 comments:

Sandy said...

Dear Molly,
Today will be a better day!
Perhaps TBU is just not ready to give you up and share you with the Rehab unit. It's ok, you'll just move in a day or two. All of us have 'off' days once in awhile.
Hang in there and enjoy your new outfits (glad Jamey had help from his Mom)! LOL
Love,
Sandy

Anonymous said...

Hi Molly and Jamey
Keep hanging in there. Today will be better. (Jamey, get with it on the outfits.) Nina, glad you helped this fellow. Can't having this pretty lady wearing the same outfit all the time!!!!!!!!!!!.
Keep up the good work Molly.
Have a great day.
God Bless You All
Evelyn

Anonymous said...

Molly,
Hey girl I hope you are feeling better and ready to hit the rehab room. I sure hope things are going better today.
We were able to work in the yard tonight and mom and I got the glads planted.
The chicks were born and they are so cute. I think the kids have had a good time with them.
I think it is cool that you tried Jamey. Shopping for us sometimes is a chore.. Well take care..
Love ya,
Michelle and Zach, Dan and Sonja