Charlotte's Journey: Post-Op Day Two

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Post-Op Day Two

Brian and I stayed with Charlotte last night til she fell asleep, which was 10 p.m. It makes for a long day when we just sit in the unit all day long not being able to hold her. When we left, we asked the nurse to call us if she woke asking for us. Never got a phone call, so I pray that everything went well. The nurse told us she watched movies when she woke, but didn't stay awake long. I hate leaving her!! Until this trip, I have not spent one night away from her and I absolutely hate that she's not sleeping with me. I find myself waking up in the middle of the night looking for her.

We got to the unit around 8 a.m. and she's awake watching movies and looks like the Queen on PCICU. The nurse tells us that Charlotte has had a few episodes of vomiting, but it was clear so they think it's just mucus. Still, I get a little worried, but after a few episodes while I am there and see for myself that most of it is just juice and water that she has just drank, I don't worry as much. Cathy the NP stoped by and told me not to worry to much because day 2 seems to be the worst for some reason. Charlotte is asking me to hold her and I can't, so I try my best to climb in the bed with her and hold her. The nurse decides to give her some Zophran and it helps a lot. After about an hour Charlotte is asking for something to drink and I asked for a Popsicle to give her. Charlotte isn't much on Popsicles, but she is absolutely tearing this one up!!! I'm sure it feels good in her dry mouth.

This afternoon was an exciting day!!! We were kicked out of the unit because of a surgery case that had came back, but when we got back, Charlotte was missing some lines:) The nurse had taken out her IJ line, this line is in her jugular vein in her neck and the arterial line in her wrist, also had taken away the O2, and the bandage off her incision. YEA, getting a little closer to 8D!! I get so excited when the little things start to happen:)

Look at this beautiful face, finally a smile that will make any heart melt!!! This day has turned out to be a pretty good day after all. Me found out about 5:30 that we were moving to the floor and by 6:15 we were gone. It is great to be walking the "MILE". Brian and I both had tears of happiness flowing because that Mile is the best mile ever. It means that Charlotte has accomplished so much and that it want be to much longer before we see Maggie, Anna, Emma, Lily and Campobello!!! Thank you Lord for your blessings.

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Heart Poem

It's a beautiful day up in heaven. Jesus is rounding up his tiniest angels, to go live on earth, and be born. One of the sweetest angels says to Jesus "I don't want to leave, I like it here, and I will miss you". He reassures the scared little angel that everything will be okay, and that he is just going for a visit. He is still not swayed on this idea. So Jesus kneels down, and says, "How about if you leave half of your heart here with me and take the other half with you, will that be okay?" The angel smiles and says, "I guess that will work". But the little angel is still a little scared. He asks,"Will I be okay with only half of my heart?" Jesus replies,"Of course you will, I have other angels there that will help out, and you will be fine." Then Jesus gives the angel more details about his plan. He says "When you are born, your mommy will be scared, so you have to be strong, and when you feel weak just remember that I have the other half of your heart". "Enjoy your time with your family, play and laugh everyday." "And when its time to come back to heaven, I will make your heart whole again. Always remember that you are not broken, just torn between two loves."

THE CHOSEN MOTHERS BY ERMA BOMBECK

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressure, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothes of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrog, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps- "Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't seperate herself from the child occasionally. she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted, She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see.... ignorance, cruelty, prejudice... and allow her to rise above them. "She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."