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
