After hearing the good news, my Mommy, Daddy, and Auntie Heather grabbed a quick bite to eat at the X-Ray Cafe (I do not make this stuff up!). My auntie was so relieved that she sprung for a hot dog and fries. She's a vegetarian, so this was like the Fourth of July or something--a really special occasion where she feels she can justify eating--well, whatever a hot dog is. I haven't figured that out yet.
Around 4:30 I was ready for visitors, so Mommy, Daddy, and Auntie Heather came up to my room. My nurse Jessica showed them all the wires and tubes connected to me. I have a breathing tube, IVs in my neck, arm, and groin (one for medicine, two to monitor my vitals), two tubes to drain fluid from the incision area, a catheter so I can pee, a tube to drain my stomach (while I have the breathing tube in), and other stuff (you expect me to remember all this? I don't even know how to talk yet!). I don't quite look like a Borg (I am so much more handsome than that!), but there is an impressive array of tubes and machinery around me. I asked my auntie not to take pictures. I don't quite feel like myself and am just a bit puffy.
I must be very popular, because all kinds of people are bringing me gifts. My family brought me stuff today and Tuesday, and Mommy gave me some of the blankets her friends got for me. I even got stuff when I arrived at my CVICU room. This little teddy bear, blanket, and angel medallion are from the Maeghan & Heidi Heart Foundation, and the boxer puppy is from Santa Claus!! I picked the right time, eh? Santa comes early to the CVICU at Levine's!
Breathing easier
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Posted by Wildflower at 6:30 PM
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3 comments:
You are a trooper little one!!! Keep up all that hard work so we can meet you very soon and shower you in kisses!
All our love ~
Aimee, Clayton, Hannah & Dylan
Resistance to your cuteness is Futile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Little Guy.
Love,
Uncle Steve
A troublemaker at an early age, your Uncle Steve must have been teaching you some stuff in utero! We know you are going to be fine and home keeping Mommy up all night wanting to eat and play!
All our love and prayers. Take care Auntie and Mommy and get some rest!
Kristin, Scott, Sean and Carrie
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