A Smile and a Laugh

Waiting, waiting, and more waiting. I've never been a patient person ever in my life! Those that know me find this to be true. I try to get things done now and hate when I have to wait. Thats why I'm so surprised that I can sit on the recliner in C's room and not be ancy. The only thing I know is the Lord is granting me patience in this time of waiting. Thats how its gonna be for the next 10-14 days till C's donor sites heal. The doc can then determine how much more grafting can be done and if C will have enough skin to go again.

Yesterday was Sunday and I couldnt find any decent cartoons on tv and C wasnt wanting to watch any movies. So as I was flipping channels on our pathectic tv we came across college womens bowling of all things. C right away wanted to watch as he is our champion wii bowler at home. Seriously he puts us all to shame! :) So there were two teams playing best of seven and he found this entertaining. We picked the team we thought would win and of course they ended up losing. The whole time this was on he was chatting up a storm and was almost yelling at the players when they left a spare open, or missed it completely. He actually laughed once out loud but was smiling through all the games. Oh well he had a blast. It was almost like it was a connection to home or something. His laugh and smile did wonders for my heart and soul! I was beginning to wonder if my C was still in there somewhere or if the accident had taken him away and left just an empty shell. Thank you God for placing an ornery smile back on his cute little face. (after his laugh he said 'mommy I cant laugh anymore it makes my belly hurt')

The nurse that takes care of pain meds asked me yesterday morning if I thought C was comfortable and getting rest like he would at home. I said right away that he seems tense and uncomfortable. She upped his dosage just a tad and I couldnt believe the difference in my little man. I didnt realize that he had such a high tolerance for pain, but after seeing what a difference that made I will now be keeping watch to make sure that if he gets to uncomfortable that I make sure that his meds are at the correct levels.

Doc was in this morning and is still pleased at how C's face graft is healing. I can see a difference from night to the next morning. Its getting pink and adhearing nicely to his face. C has just today started itching from his previous grafts which is an awesome sign!!!! I hate that he has to itch but on the other hand, it means things are healing and he is making progress! YEA! Tonite just before bed C told me his bottom itches and he wanted me to scratch it. I was like 'ok how am I getting down there'. A nurse came to my rescue, she had to change his diaper anyway and look at his catheter. So we continue to wait. If C crosses your minds at all please pray that he would start having an appetite and that his upset stomach would diminish. They are giving him a nausea medicine but its wearing off before hes allowed to have it again.

Im getting the hang of how to sleep comfortably in a hospital recliner. I think I'm going to write a book on this matter and title it '10 ways to minimize backache in a hospital chair'! Mind you this isnt the plush type in your homes. This make and model comes with wooden arms and and part of the back is open. With very carful positioning and a very large pillow I've mastered this feat quite well! You ask yourself why not stay at the Ronald Mcdonald house across the street or the Reinberg suites downstairs. Well I can sleep pretty much anywhere ask Marv. I've only had 1 stiff neck. The Ronald house has been full and why would I want to be away from C during the night. I couldnt stand not being here if he woke up and would want my comfort and I couldnt give it. Besides I go home once a week so I can get my sprawled out, no holds barred sleep there. Its a small sacrafice I'll make for this time in my life. Time to get nestled in my 'comfy' chair! :)
Amy