7:00 AM - Well we had more noises during the morning hours. Sometime between 3:30 and 4:30, we kept hearing a noise that at first sounded like popcorn popping and then it turned into what sounded like firecrackers popping. It turned out to be the speakers for the PA system here on the floor that was cracking and popping. It was very annoying and Courtney put her pillow over her head and we turned up the TV volume to help drown it out. She got up twice during the night to go to the bathroom and is getting up and down so much better.
The ortho doctor came in during rounds this morning and decided that we are changing the pain medicine she is taking to something different and stronger to see if that works any better. She will be getting that medication orally every four hours in an attempt to wean her off of the IV pain drugs.
10:30 AM - Courtney got to take her first trip out of her room this morning. She took a wheelchair ride over to the ortho clinic to get x-rays taken. She had to stand up out of her wheelchair to take them and did great. We looked at the butterfly garden downstairs and even sat in the Family Quiet Room for awhile. She was out of bed or sitting in the wheelchair for almost an hour and even got some smiles from her during that time. She only threw up once and it was not very much.
3:00 PM - Well it is obvious that we are NOT going home today :-(
The doctor also told us this morning that he wanted to get a red blood cell check tomorrow when they do her labs. She went back to bed once we got back from her ride and woke up a little to eat some yogurt and Carnation before taking her next dose of medicine. The nurse is going to give her a bath when she wakes up in a little bit.
6:00 PM - Jennifer went into her office to work a few hours while I stayed here with Courtney and worked remotely. After Courtney woke up from her nap, she went to the bathroom and then the nurses changed her bed linens, gave her a sponge bath, changed out her bandage on her back, and got her a new gown. She was feeling good the entire time and was up out of bed for nearly an hour. Jennifer picked up Kelsey and brought her to the hospital to see Courtney. That prompted Courtney to get out of bed again for another 20 minutes, then she got tired. I took Kelsey to one of her friend's house to spend the night and study for her tests. She found out today that she has 2 exams tomorrow at a church near the school. Please pray that she has good recall from all that she has studied and that God gives her peace and confidence during the exam. These are exams for not only high school credit, but for college credit as well.
11:00 PM - Courtney had a great day today. She only threw up the one time, her stomach seemed to handle the new pain medicine much better, and we have saw some familiar smiles on her face today. She is still having some issues with dizziness and not eating much. Please continue to pray that she will get her appetite back and that she will continue to wean off the IV pain meds. We didn't have to use the pain medicine button very much at all today.
We appreciate your prayers and support and ask they you continue to remember us.
3 comments:
I am glad that Courtney is showing progress with her surgery.Every improvement is a milestone from God.This tragic flooding leaves all of us constantly asking for help through prayer.Our classroom board is decorated with butterflies,which she often admired, so I know she enjoyed the Butterfly garden. We send lots of love.We pray for a total healing.Love Ms.J.Smith
Jessica and I have kept up with Courtney's progress. We have been and continue to pray for a speedy recovery. I know that the flooding has caused extra stress on all 4 of you. We were going to come out thursday, but there's been a little stomach virus going around. Everyone has been doing good since Saturday night. So Jessica and I would like to visit. I have an appointment at 11 in Murfreesboro. So I am guessing we'd be there around 2 or 3. I'd like to bring Courtney a milkshake ... what flavor is her fav? Is there anything that you need? Perhaps you can go for an early dinner while we are there?
Thinking of you often.
Suzanne and Jessica
Thank you Ms. Smith and Suzanne for your continued prayers. Suzanne - Courtney's favorite milkshake flavor is vanilla and you can just give Jennifer a call to let her know when you get here.
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