O My Gosh.....
I am going to try to update but I am exhausted.
Abi kept me on my toes today! She was super confused today, and in alot of pain. She had a really hard morning. First they tried to get her to stand on one foot because she is not allowed to put any weight on her left leg. It seriously took 3 people to get her to sit up and stand and they could have used at least 2 more people. She was coherent for most of it, but very much wanting them to just go away. Immediately after that they took her down for another CAT scan. Which they have to move her from one bed to another. Next she had some visitors and a new IV put into her arm along with a long bath. The Bath was great we told her she was getting spa treatments and she calmed down considerably and slept through most of it and was super calm while they did her hair. Then they had to change all of the sheets and her gown and get her more comfortable again.
The reason it is so hard to sit with Abi is because you expect that you are going in to sit by her side while she dozes most of the time and you read a book. But in reality you get there and she is in pain but she has no idea about her pain pump and you have to search around for a long while to get it for her. Then she refuses to push the button and she wants to know why you are trippin' on her for telling her to calm down and just push the dang button! She is very much under the impression that she only has a certain amount of medicine and when it runs out it will be gone. So she does not want to use it. No amount of talking to her helps.
She did not know where she was today. She had the most busy day of errands to run. First she was at the tattoo parlor getting a tattoo with Steph, then she was at walmart, then CJ's Mom's house, Next she went to the baby shower for miss Erin at the Hendrin's house and it was the worst shower ever but she brought a gift anyway. After that she was at the most miserable lake ever. But it was almost time for her to get to work, so she needed to get her hair and makeup done and get out the door. When I told her I was leaving and that I would be back she asked if she could go with me and I told her no, She got so upset with me and told me I couldn't leave her with her drunken mother. I asked what her mother had been drinking to get drunk and she was pretty sure it was Heinneken. Then she wanted to know why we (me her and mom) couldn't just get drunk and pass out on mama's bed together. "Oh honey you already are," I told her. Like I said she was super confused today and had no idea what happened to her.
I think she will sleep tonight. I know I will, I am beat. After all of the days in the hospital so far, most being draining in a more emotional and mental way. Today was physical, Lots of helping to move her up in bed which takes 3-5 people, turning her which takes 3 people, getting her ready to potty which takes 3 people. All of which I had to help with because the unit she was in was very short staffed.
I had a nap tonight and then a shower and now I am headed back to bed. Hopefully Abi is sleeping like a baby!
Oh yea, I almost forgot I put makeup on Abi. Purple eye shadow. I gave her a mirror and she really liked how it turned out. I also put new bows in her hair I will try to post pics in the morning along with an update. If there is anything new to relate.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Dear Abi
Hey Abi,
I just wanted to tell you a funny story about mom. So Last night she finally decided that she wanted to go home to sleep. I told her I would take her home and she could spend the next day at home and then come up to have a sleep over with you. And guess what? She was all for it.
Josh and I decided that she needed something to help her sleep so she would not be all freaked out being away from you all night. But when we asked her if she wanted something to help her sleep she said yes. So we gave her something and she took it right before we left the hospital.
It was midnight. I had to get Elyssa, before I could take mom home. By the time I got mom home, She was very sleepy and had a hard time standing to get out of the car. I watched her as she started walking up the hill to the door. Then I looked down while I waited for her but when I looked back up she was gone. I figured she made a detour to check the mail. Nope not there. Then I looked to see if she was checking the locks on Caleb's truck. Nope not there. And then I thought well maybe she just made it in to the house really quickly. So as I was about to get out of the car to check if she was already in the house. She comes trotting up the side walk from around the corner. She was looking for her house. She was pissed! She asked " WHERE IS MY HOUSE?" I pointed behind her because she was standing right in front of it. I then walked her in and made sure she got to bed. She was laughing at how she wanted to go home but decided she didn't know where that was even when she was right in front of it. I think she was going to visit the neighbors. Imagine their surprise when she crawls in and starts snoring her chain snorer sound.
I think when I tell you in person you and I will be crying because we are laughing so loud!
It was the funniest thing ever.
Other news....
Last night when I got to the hospital there was a fist fight in the hallway. Holy cow Imagine a whole bunch of mexican people just yelling and screaming and fighting, there were like 40 of them. They had to call security and nurses and social workers and everything. I guess our family fight the night before was like cuddling with a kitten compared to that. Then I was told that the other family we have been in contact with, that is also staying at the hospital, they had their big family fight last night as well. It happens! So many people loving and caring for one person. So many different personalities involved, every one wanting what is best for their loved one. Lack of sleep and proper nutrition, plus boredom to rival the worst case you have ever had. When there is nothing else to break up the monotony of it all, I guess that is when you have a fight.
Misty and Matt went back home.
Not much more here to report. I love you girl! Keep up the good work! My kids are dieing to see you, Get out of that bed quick so they can get an x ray and we can move to a real room already! I feel like I have babysitters watching me all the time. How are we supposed to have any fun with them hovering over us all the time. I asked you last night if you wanted me to bring you anything and you said you wanted a surprise. I then asked you what kind and you said a super secret surprise. I wanted more details. So I asked what color you wanted and you said pink or purple or orange. Today I am going to stop and get you a sugar free orange lollipop! OK
Love you see you in a bit!
Your best sister!
I just wanted to tell you a funny story about mom. So Last night she finally decided that she wanted to go home to sleep. I told her I would take her home and she could spend the next day at home and then come up to have a sleep over with you. And guess what? She was all for it.
Josh and I decided that she needed something to help her sleep so she would not be all freaked out being away from you all night. But when we asked her if she wanted something to help her sleep she said yes. So we gave her something and she took it right before we left the hospital.
It was midnight. I had to get Elyssa, before I could take mom home. By the time I got mom home, She was very sleepy and had a hard time standing to get out of the car. I watched her as she started walking up the hill to the door. Then I looked down while I waited for her but when I looked back up she was gone. I figured she made a detour to check the mail. Nope not there. Then I looked to see if she was checking the locks on Caleb's truck. Nope not there. And then I thought well maybe she just made it in to the house really quickly. So as I was about to get out of the car to check if she was already in the house. She comes trotting up the side walk from around the corner. She was looking for her house. She was pissed! She asked " WHERE IS MY HOUSE?" I pointed behind her because she was standing right in front of it. I then walked her in and made sure she got to bed. She was laughing at how she wanted to go home but decided she didn't know where that was even when she was right in front of it. I think she was going to visit the neighbors. Imagine their surprise when she crawls in and starts snoring her chain snorer sound.
I think when I tell you in person you and I will be crying because we are laughing so loud!
It was the funniest thing ever.
Other news....
Last night when I got to the hospital there was a fist fight in the hallway. Holy cow Imagine a whole bunch of mexican people just yelling and screaming and fighting, there were like 40 of them. They had to call security and nurses and social workers and everything. I guess our family fight the night before was like cuddling with a kitten compared to that. Then I was told that the other family we have been in contact with, that is also staying at the hospital, they had their big family fight last night as well. It happens! So many people loving and caring for one person. So many different personalities involved, every one wanting what is best for their loved one. Lack of sleep and proper nutrition, plus boredom to rival the worst case you have ever had. When there is nothing else to break up the monotony of it all, I guess that is when you have a fight.
Misty and Matt went back home.
Not much more here to report. I love you girl! Keep up the good work! My kids are dieing to see you, Get out of that bed quick so they can get an x ray and we can move to a real room already! I feel like I have babysitters watching me all the time. How are we supposed to have any fun with them hovering over us all the time. I asked you last night if you wanted me to bring you anything and you said you wanted a surprise. I then asked you what kind and you said a super secret surprise. I wanted more details. So I asked what color you wanted and you said pink or purple or orange. Today I am going to stop and get you a sugar free orange lollipop! OK
Love you see you in a bit!
Your best sister!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
I play catcher and right field
Abi is doing about the same today as yesterday. She is much more talkative today.
Some of the things she has said:
I want to change positions, I want to be in right field
I am sorry I have the intention of stealing medicine
Is this the best pen you have? (while holding her pain pump)
I don't think she knows what she is talking about ( she told this to the nurse after I explained to her
what was going on)
I need to get my dad his chicken sandwhich
I need to get my dad his debit card
I know four of these people stace this is not cool I went to school with them, (I told her,she didn't know them that they were nurses) Wanna bet!
Her voice is getting stronger and she provides the comic relief around here.
She is still very sleepy, she has a hard time finding her pain pump, eventually she will keep track of it.
Things have really slowed down and it is good to be able to just visit her.
I did her braids again today. The nurse gave me a comb, brush and detangling spray. I thought I was just going to comb her hair and redo the braids I had no idea I was going to have to comb out a dred lock. When they shaved part of her head they did not get rid of the hair in the braid and it had tangled into a huge knot unlike anything I have ever seen. I decided I just needed to be patient but it still took me 45 minutes to untangle that. I really did not want to cut it out. Her hair is 44 inches long so it took a while.
I will update again tomorrow.
Some of the things she has said:
I want to change positions, I want to be in right field
I am sorry I have the intention of stealing medicine
Is this the best pen you have? (while holding her pain pump)
I don't think she knows what she is talking about ( she told this to the nurse after I explained to her
what was going on)
I need to get my dad his chicken sandwhich
I need to get my dad his debit card
I know four of these people stace this is not cool I went to school with them, (I told her,she didn't know them that they were nurses) Wanna bet!
Her voice is getting stronger and she provides the comic relief around here.
She is still very sleepy, she has a hard time finding her pain pump, eventually she will keep track of it.
Things have really slowed down and it is good to be able to just visit her.
I did her braids again today. The nurse gave me a comb, brush and detangling spray. I thought I was just going to comb her hair and redo the braids I had no idea I was going to have to comb out a dred lock. When they shaved part of her head they did not get rid of the hair in the braid and it had tangled into a huge knot unlike anything I have ever seen. I decided I just needed to be patient but it still took me 45 minutes to untangle that. I really did not want to cut it out. Her hair is 44 inches long so it took a while.
I will update again tomorrow.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Move to IMCU
Today Abi made so many improvements! I am so excited that I get to be the one to update you all.
Abi was moved from Surgical ICU into the IMCU basically it is a step down. Which is exactly what we want. They got abi into her Turtle shell and wanted her to stand up so they could get a standing x-ray. She was able to sit on the edge of her bed and put some weight on her feet but not stand up at all. That's ok we will just try again tomorrow. Once she can stand up and get that x-ray they will move her to the regular hospital floor and that is when we are really going to start the partying. It is kinda hard to throw a party with only 2 people at a time LOL.
We painted her nails sparkly purple and we found white star nail decals in the gift shop. They turned out super cute. We told her we wanted to paint her nails and she was kind of annoyed with us because "she had to get to work". We told her they gave her the day off to relax. She has a pump for pain and she can use it at will,
if she can find where it went.
Steph asked Abi if we could take her picture and she said yes.
Steph told her to smile big and she did.
Talking for Abi is very difficult she has a tiny little voice. IF you can imagine that.
Her mouth is sore and she has a hard time clearing her throat. She whispers alot, and you have to get close to hear her, plus she rambles. But for the most part you can tell she recognizes people, she knows names and can follow commands. As we were leaving I was told they are having a hard time getting her to move her left leg. It could be for any number of reasons. We are not going to start worrying over that just yet.
Kami's family brought in a really cute red dragon they found for her. It is super adorable. Her favorite animal is a giraffe and she has been seeing a lot of those lately as well, even if she can't keep them in her room just yet.
She still has moments of severe agitation if she does not understand what is going on and if she is in pain. I was there and it gets scary when she starts riping off her oxygen and finger monitors and bells start dinging and numbers start flashing. She fumbles with the nurse call button, but I know this is temporary and she will have it all figured out by morning at the rate she is going!
That girl is so loved and we feel the love coming her way! We can't wait to share with her just how much everyone has been loving on her!
Not that hard
They have removed Abi's ventilator. HOORAY!
She is talking Hooray!
When she was told that she was hit in an accident she told us "not that hard". It was so cute.
I told her that She better remember that I am her best sister and that just because misty was here she better not be saying otherwise. Then she leaned over and whispered to steph "You told her I said that." Then she told me, "Misty was rude to me over tortillas." So I think I am secure in my best sister status. HOORAY!!!
They are taking Abi to get X-rays today, they need to make sure that she does not have any fractures that are moving. She will be wearing a brace, we call it her turtle shell. They want to get her up and walking as early as today.
CAN YOU SAY MIRACLES! Remember just wednesday they told us they would not wake her up for weeks!
Abi told steph she wanted to have a Sleep over TONIGHT! haha
We think that very soon we are going to change her name from Trauma Dragon to Drauma Dragon!
They took all of the I V's out of her arms and she has been awake. They only have one in her main line on her Collar bone vicinity. Ok I will update more later.
Let's have a party YES?
She is talking Hooray!
When she was told that she was hit in an accident she told us "not that hard". It was so cute.
I told her that She better remember that I am her best sister and that just because misty was here she better not be saying otherwise. Then she leaned over and whispered to steph "You told her I said that." Then she told me, "Misty was rude to me over tortillas." So I think I am secure in my best sister status. HOORAY!!!
They are taking Abi to get X-rays today, they need to make sure that she does not have any fractures that are moving. She will be wearing a brace, we call it her turtle shell. They want to get her up and walking as early as today.
CAN YOU SAY MIRACLES! Remember just wednesday they told us they would not wake her up for weeks!
Abi told steph she wanted to have a Sleep over TONIGHT! haha
We think that very soon we are going to change her name from Trauma Dragon to Drauma Dragon!
They took all of the I V's out of her arms and she has been awake. They only have one in her main line on her Collar bone vicinity. Ok I will update more later.
Let's have a party YES?
Friday, July 23, 2010
surgery update for trauma dragon
Dave wants you to know that if you are going to come in and see everyone this weekend please remember it is a holiday and that downtown will be closed up for the parade. You might want to take a detour.
Matt got a tattoo while Abi was in surgery. He tattooed around his arm the words "Trauma Dragon". He got it in purple. Trauma Dragon is Abi's code name at the hospital. If we ask to go back to see her they don't know her by her name Abi, they only know her by the name Trauma Dragon.
surgery update
They just took abi back for surgery. When I get more info I will let you all know. Pray for her.
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