This morning; Natalie's eyes are open, but she's very groggy!
It was a long night last night for our little peanut, Natalie. It's a tricky situation trying to control her pain without putting too much medicine into her system and causing her to have breathing problems. Last night, she received morphine nearly every hour on the hour, along with a dose of Valium to relax her muscles. At about 2 a.m., we got a little concerned that she was just getting too much morphine and that there had to be another option--so the pediatrician on call was alerted to the situation. It was about then that Natalie started to calm down and she went to sleep. Luckily, she didn't require the morphine for another three hours, so we're hoping that's the corner she needed to turn to have a more relaxing Thursday.
Right now, she's resting peacefully in her hospital bed. The plan is to stay another night, until we really feel she's comfortable with the medication and has a little less pain. She hasn't eaten anything since Tuesday night, so I'd really like to get some food in her tummy today.
It's Daddy's birthday today, he's 30 YEARS OLD! Hopefully Natalie feels much better today, I think that would make him happiest of all.
Please continue your prayers for Natalie as she is really struggling through her recovery.
Thank you! Melissa
Good morning Natalie! Have mommy sing to you~ You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. You'll never know dear, how much I love you! Please don't take my sunshine away.... Love you!
ReplyDeleteHey Miss Natalie!! I did not know that you were having surgery! Hope you are feeling better soon. We are going to miss you at school, I just found out that you will be staying with grandma and grandpa in Sherwood until your house is repaired. Thinking of you and sending healing thoughts and prayers your way! Get better soon.
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