Surgery Update 22

2:00 pm - Emma just keeps getting better every day.  She had a restful night, and her pain seems to be under control.  We have really enjoyed seeing her cute personality returning.  She hates her oxygen tube, and keeps pulling it off her face.  Her X-rays this morning looked very good, and the fluid in her chest is dwindling.  The amount of drainage from the chest tube is decreasing as well, so that is very encouraging.  We're told that if this keeps up, the chest tube could be removed tomorrow, and we could possibly go home as early as Wednesday.  This would be right in line with the 8-10 days we were told to expect to be in the hospital.  They were not able to draw any blood this morning, because they are out of places to draw it from (her veins are all bruised up).  The doctor said they could skip it today and they'll try again tomorrow.  

Dave returned to work today, so Amy is hanging out at the hospital alone with the kiddies.  Triston doesn't seem to mind being stuck at the hospital all day.  With all of the amenities they have to keep kids occupied and entertained, he feels like he's on vacation.

By the way, TOTALLY off-topic here...Anyone bought a Happy Meal at McDonalds lately?  OH...MY...GOSH!!!  That dang-blasted "Kids Bop" music CD they're giving out is enough to drive one MAD!!!  Triston made me (Dave) listen to it all the way home from the hospital last night, and all the way back this morning.  Madness, I tell you...Madness!  I'll bet if you play it backwards it is full of subliminal messages about eating more Big Macs, or something.

Okay, back on topic.  Thanks to all for your continued support and the love that you have shown our family this past week.  We have appreciated it more than you know.  ["Eat more Big Macs...Eat more Big Macs...Big Macs are yummy...Big Macs are good for you..."]