Baby Kennedy

Baby Kennedy

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Day 2 - Visitors & Improvement

Today we are making improvement, although slow. Everything still hurts which is expected. Every time we move her to rotate her from back to side to belly, she screams at us but seems to get comfortable once rotated. Her temp is a little lower but we've also started Tylenol. She is receiving Oxycodone and Tylenol (same as Percocet) every 4 hours and occasionally a little sooner if needed. We have tried Valium too to help with the spasms but when Dr. Fuchs stopped by this afternoon, he believes it is simply twinges of pain and will decrease as her pain decreases. As a mom, it's hard to watch her sleep for only a few seconds at a time due to constantly waking up.

Today, personality came out and so did the tears (for Mommy). She called for "bu" (her cat Buzzy) many times and even smiled twice. I teared up because the stress started to leave my body. Her smile makes all of us feel so much better! She babbled and shook her rattle and was very interested in her company. Valerie and Cheyenne stopped by with toys galore and shortly after, Jillian dropped off a wealth of delightful food! Thank you so much!!!

We are waiting for the pain to subside but she is enjoying her grandparents as well as Mommy & Daddy. ENT stopped by earlier today and felt she needs an outpatient appointment after discharge as she may likely need tubes (still has fluid and a possible infection again).

4 comments:

  1. How wonderful that she can be turned and not have to be on her back day after day. I hope that helps her get comfortable.
    I'm so glad u have family with you too!

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  2. Tears of joy! Thinking of all of you. xoxo

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  3. Glad she is doing better and you have a supportive family. You all and Baby Kennedy will remain in my prayers!!! Thinking of you, always!

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  4. So glad we came to visit that beautiful little girl and her parents. She has such a great personality and smile to match. It was so good to see you and a little more relaxed. Only positive improvements from here!!

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