Sunday, Post op day 4:
Today is the day we are supposed to be prepared for… (per the pain specialist) because he was turning off Riley’s epidural to see how well he tolerated the pain. It is day 4 with it in and the risk of infection is starting to increase. We were told this would be the worst day because he would finally feel the pain of the surgery. So Saturday night we asked everyone to pray.
Today is the day we are supposed to be prepared for… (per the pain specialist) because he was turning off Riley’s epidural to see how well he tolerated the pain. It is day 4 with it in and the risk of infection is starting to increase. We were told this would be the worst day because he would finally feel the pain of the surgery. So Saturday night we asked everyone to pray.
Well…. It worked!!! They turned it off at 6:00 in the morning then gave him a dose of Morphine at 7:00 a.m. an he didn’t need another dose until 11:15, when we got up to walk!!!!
This is a miracle they said, most kids need morphine every 15 minutes for quiet a while to get on top of the pain. So they pulled the epidural out about 1:00p.m. and he has done amazing!!
I was expecting such a crappy day but I am the happiest mom in the world right now! Nothings bringin' this girl down today!
Riley’s attitude is a lot better, he’s not sad today! Except when we get him up to WALK of course!! Yes… I said WALK!! He did awesome! He took about 5 steps to the wheel chair and his reward was to play Super Mario Bros. with mom!!
Then when he got out of the wheel chair, he walked 5 more steps to the bed! His reward for this is a good long nappy!! Mommy get’s that reward too!!!
… the even better news today is, he DIDN’T throw up!!!! Yay!!! His belly is getting better!!
The foley/catheter is OUT! And boy did that hurt!
Although he is still in pain, he needs to walk to get better, he HATES it, but with the catheter out, he wants everything to be off him too.......so........
Although he is still in pain, he needs to walk to get better, he HATES it, but with the catheter out, he wants everything to be off him too.......so........
Later today........MAJOR NEWS……. Nose/Belly Tube is OUT!!!! And we have 1 happy kid!!!! He can’t eat or drink yet, but he can have a popsicle!!
Nothing but cheers and smiles here!! My heart is as happy as if I won a million dollars! I haven’t seen that smile for so many days! He even wants to open and play with his gifts now! Whew, what a wonderful day!
I know this day didn’t go smooth by a miracle, it was our army of family, friends, and even strangers that are helping us, praying for us and keeping us in their thoughts. We FEEL everything! We are extremely blessed! THANK YOU.
Brandy, this is Ginger. Amber's sister. I just wanted you to know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers all week. I hope things continue to look up. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteBrandy, I just read your blog entry and I am so happy I'm crying here at work (not a good thing). We have been praying extra hard for this, Heavenly Father is truly mindful of all the faith you have and all the prayers offered on Rileys behalf. We love your family and hope he continues to do this well the rest of the week we will keep our fingers crossed for your appointment today and hope that you will receive good news then. Love ya! Leslie
ReplyDeleteThis post made me so happy!!! Finally Riley smiling and looking/acting like Riley again. Brings happiness to my heart! I sure miss him, and you guys of course. So thankful he is getting better. Love you sis!
ReplyDeleteI look so forward to your updates each day. Love the pictures but especially love the progress that Riley is making. So proud of all of you. Brave little Riley, Big brother Hunter, the love of both you and Chris for each other and your boys. How inspirational you are to all of us. Our day to day problems have shrunk to nothingness. We love you all. Tell Riley and Hunter that I am sending over the rest of my otter pops for them.
ReplyDeleteSeriously!!!! You make me cry every time I read your posts... happy tears. sad tears... just tears. Love you, love you! Please keep the updates coming!
ReplyDeleteI can't even tell you how excited I was when Chris sent the picture of Ri smiling last night. I was only a little sad that I missed the smiles when I saw him earlier in the day. Hang in there, you are all so strong! Love all of you.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear about the awesome progress! I agree with Ginnie--tears all around here!
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled about Ri! That is amazing. AMAZING. I am so happy to see that smile again. I've been watching the clock all day... hoping and praying for the best news today. LOVE you guys.
ReplyDeleteSeriously still smiling.... tube out, something to suck on, nose tube out. Looks like a different boy than the one I saw only ONE day before. Sorry... so excited I had to leave TWO comments. ;) Ang
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