Shriners Day One

We got up around 4:45 am to drive to Cincinnati by 6:30. The staff quickly came and got her and prepped her for her surgery around 7:30. Around 10:30 they brought her to her room in ICU groggy, bloody but okay. The staff was aware of her past reactions to anesthesia and prepared accordingly. Still, she began to vomit blood...1,...2,...3,...4,....5,...6, and just this morning 7 times. Poor little girl.

She has been so strong. Not crying much, just asking to go home.

Since a possible risk of the operation is breathing difficulties, someone had to watch her at all times. So that meant while I slept and she slept, a nurse had to be in our doorway watching us sleep! I did prepare them in advance that I have been known to be a loud snorer!

Still the bed they provided was actually quite comfortable and I was very tired and slept off/on for about eight hours.

This morning she is awake, but unfortunately was unable to keep anything down. So, we wait...until her body is ready.

One amazing thing about Shriner's is the awesome staff, and the amazing patients here from all over the world. They had a trick or treat for the children and to see what some of these babies have to overcome humbles one immediately! The little girl from south america, in the room next to us, has been in the hospital for a year and half. She is four years old and burned over her entire body and face. Yet, she is alive and was taking small steps out of her door.
Everyone clapped and danced for her in celebration of her newest comeback feat!
Although she can no longer smile, you could see the joy shining in her brown eyes.