Good day to all. I am home now, it is time for Jack to go visit his mommy. I went to the hospital this morning @ 8:30 and Janeen was crying. Emotions are running high, she didn't feel well and just needed a good cry. I held her and we figured out together what needed to be done as she knew I was not going to be with her today. Her daytime nurse came in and we put a plan in motion and waited for her doctor to come. Our morning breakfast we ordered for 9:00 am arrived @ 8:15 am.....that damn butler can't tell time. Needless to say breakfast left a little to be desired but so what, right? Janeen might feel like crap but she looks good and her doctor's are still shaking their heads as to how fast she is healing. I think after today the only tubes that will remain will be the stomach drains and I've had my tutorial. I can do this...no problem.
We have all agreed, tomorrow Janeen will transfer to Serenity House. Those of you who have schedules also have the phone number and she has her ipad and cell with her from here on out. Just please don't bombard her with calls. I think texting is the best method of communication or call me. (949) 433-0492...............It hurts for her to talk still and the side affects of all the drugs make her feel yucky. Once she sees Jack she will feel better but my visits will now become much, much shorter. Sort of a double edge sword for me but this is what Janeen wanted so Jack will join Janeen and me at the hospital then Serenity House.
All tissue is still looking good breast monitors should be removed by the time I get back tonight. That means, the abdomen transplant was a HUGE success. YEAH!!!! There is some redness on her abdomen that two of her four doctors are concerned about (infection) but she has no temperature and they want to see if it goes away on its own, and feel it is due to surgical trauma in that area. More antibotics now will only make her feel worse. I had her walk over to the big window to see her stomach in direct daylight (the doctor thought I was genius) and it doesn't look so red. I look red when I walk in her room, again hospitals do not have the most flattering lighting. Dr. Straub here thinks she is fine.
It goes without saying it has been an exhausting week but taking care of someone you love is such a privilege. We've shared some incredible moments together this week and I feel closer to her than ever before if you can imagine that. I'm anxious to see Baby Jack he should be home soon. I'll blog again tomorrow. XO Barb
So nice to hear that Janeen is doing better and improving better than expected. Sounds like the doctors did great too for we know they did.
ReplyDeleteJack is going to be so happy so see his Mommy again. He's been a good little boy overall since Sunday. I really enjoyed spending time with him and taking him to dinner and cooking for him. He is a bundle of joy. If you need anything, just call me. If not, Ill be up next weekend for sure.
Love Darren
What great news!! So glad to hear that Janeen continues to do so well in her recovery. I know you will both be glad to see Jack and he will be happy to see both of you. That will be great medicine for all of you even though it poses other problems. Her new room sounds great and will afford each of you the comfort and convenience you need to make this whole process easier if only for a couple of days. Her move to Serenity House will be a big step along the way both mentally and physically. it sounds as though good things have come out of what was not so great. Please take care of yourself, dear friend! You know the rules...if you are not OK then you can't help anyone else. Give Janeen and Jack my love and keep some for yourself. Each of you continues to be in my thoughts and prayers and God has been so great in hearing and answering all of them!
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Gay
Thank you for the updates. I continue to think of you all so much. What a relief that the transplant was such a success. That is wonderful! No doubt Jack will be the best medicine for all of you. I'll stay in touch electronically at this point, so as not to impose. You have enough on your plates with all of the healing. You are all doing amazing work! XO, Jess
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