I packed up most everything in our room last night. At home, it took me longer than it should to pick out her 2nd homecoming outfit. This morning I was awake before the alarm - it was like that "first day of school" excitement all over again!! I woke Bry up saying "Pippi's coming home today, Pippi's coming home today!!" I hear the roads are horrible - but we hardly noticed - nothing would have kept us from getting here in order to get her home!!
You may see where this headed, and it's not with us on Lake Michigan Drive with her in tow!!
Dr. Hillman mentioned yesterday that the bottom of her incision looked a little too wet for his liking. He lightly rebandaged the incision, and said he'd look at it again tomorrow before discharge. Tomorrow is now today, and it hasn't changed much in that time. In addition to being moist (yuck!) she also has some bruising around the incision that she didn't have yesterday. Dr Hillman said that doesn't indicate anything in particular - it's just another thing to watch.
Piper doesn't realize she was suppose to go home today and is being held over - but Bry and I sure do!! What a devestating turn of events!! There was a moment this morning when I thought they might need to give me a tranquilizer and my own room. Dissapointment is a bitch!!
In the big scheme of things what's another day or two? Our motto since the initial diagnosis in September has been "one day at a time." However -- when you've spent 32 of the last 37 days in the hospital it's a BIG deal!!
Please pray that she "dries out" in the next 24 hours and that we can finally bring her cute buns home.
This weekend I got annoyed with the fact that I haven't been able to dress her in 2+ weeks (no one likes the hospital issued gown or swaddle blanket 24/7) so I took matters into my own hands and decided to accessorize. Daddy doesn't love the bows, but tolerates them for Mommy's sake.
Let the (moisture and bruising be gone, get out of here before we go crazy) prayers rise!!!
Kellie...I've been keeping up on your posts and wil be praying extra hard that u soon get to take a dry bruising be gone Piper home!!! Stay strong girl!
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ReplyDeleteHang in there. Our prayers and even my tears are with you. God has been good and these little disappointments are a continal challenge of our faith. Remain strong and the good Lord will bless. Piper is so precious and we pray for the both of you everyday. Recognize that today was too cold for little Piper. Snuggle close to her and keep reminding her there is a real home in Allendale whenthe time is right. Your thouhgts are always appreciated.
Aww, stink! I'm so sorry to hear this. Piper's day will come and it will amazing! All I can really say is that Piper is stunning. Her little face is just so sweet and perfect in that picture. I'm with you on the bow thing- a sweetie like P needs a bow! Prayers for Piper's incision tonight- let that thing dry up and shock the doc tomorrow! Safe travels tomorrow to you and Bryan. Love, Jana
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