Two things that make Kate happy right now are water and chap stick. She was very excited to move up from ice chips to liquid water. Her night was pretty restless but she did get some sleep. Her hemoglobin levels have stayed high enough to keep her from having a blood transfusion so far. Her back is very achy and hurts but she has to lie directly on it for now. They have tried to prop up one side a bit and change the height of the head of her bed to help make her more comfortable but not much is working. At some point they can prop her on her side and ice her back but it may not be until tomorrow. They told us to expect today to be her worst day for pain. She currently has an epideral and is receiving pain medication through her iv. Through all of it she is smiling when she can and being incredibly brave.
Kate you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteKate, you are so brave. I hope you get out of pain soon and you are also in my thoughts and prayers. -Payton L
ReplyDeleteKate, you are the strongest and bravest person I know! Keep staying strong!!! Love ya, Hannah
ReplyDeleteKate, we have been reading your blog. Your strength no doubt comes from your mom and dad. Hoping today the pain is controlled. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteWe love your positive attitude
ReplyDeleteKim and Hope
The surgery is over- now, it is time to get better- and you will get better each day---Sorry that you have had to endure so much pain, but that will get better , too! Hang in there, Pipers! xoxo
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Hi Kate
ReplyDeleteAll of your grandma's friends are thinking about you and wishing you fast healing. Maybe some flavored chap stick might taste good with your ice chips, I'm sure your grandpa could get you some. All of Sherman is hoping you feel better fast and get back to your bed, sister, brother and cats.
Nancy Z
Kate, keep working hard. We are praying for your pain to go away. Keep smiling...every day will get better:) You are so brave and you are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
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