Tuesday, May 4, 2010

She Is Doing Good

Lydia is doing good. She hasn't had a fever in quite a while. Some of the doctors think that we will never know why she gets them. It could be about anything. Reaction to medicine, her body healing, anything.
The physical therapist has been putting her in a chair to sit her up and doing stretches with her. They want her to sit up today and play in her crib. She has to get her PIC line and her feeding tube replaced today. The feeding tube slipped out of her intestines a little bit. This caused some of the medicines to leak back into her stomach and she threw them up yesterday once. Other than that she has been doing great out of the ICU. I think she is a little bored. We have to get her new toys and music to keep her entertained.
She got to see her family last night. That will be the best therapy that she can ever get. I really think she will do better when she is finally at home and everything is normal again. We all can't wait for that day. They are saying at the end of the week we should be able to go home. Hopefully that will happen. I have learned not to get my hopes up from Sunday's experience.

6 comments:

  1. What a blessing to get up today, and read this blog!! I am beyond thrilled she is still improving!!! What a sweet girl! I fully agree with you though, I think the TRUE healing will begin when she is able to go home and surrounded by her family again!! Can't wait for it to happen for you guys!!!
    Love to you all,
    Lacey & Chad Williams (and family)

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  2. How wonderful! Have been praying for Lydia and your family! She is such a blessing! Prayers continuing for a speedy recovery and the BIG "D" happening this week/weekend!

    Love the beautiful pictures of her smiling with her family!

    Smiles,
    Jennifer & Brooke Wallace
    www.brookemariewallace.com

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  3. Way to go Lydia!! How exciting to think of her being home so soon!

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  4. Ohhhh, I feel so happy for you guys! I love the family picture at the bottom. All of the kids just look so happy to be near Lydia. I can't wait for her to be home! What a long haul this has been. Oh, sweet Lydia! You are such a strong girl with such a loving family. :) I love the picture of her at the top. She looks so bright-eyed. :)

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  5. Happy Day! I am so glad to hear Lydia is doing so well! What a cute picture! You all look so good. Thanks for keeping us updated. :)

    Love,
    Julieanne Hartmann (and family)

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  6. Janene,
    I would like to say that I love your new short hair cut. You can look beautiful with long red hair and short do too. You are overall so pretty.

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chillin' and grubbin'

Spenc and Lydia enjoying some brocolli (at least the taste of it for Lydia since she just sucks out the flavor and spits it out)