First thing tonight, I want to let everyone know about my wonderful cousin, Matt Anderson, his wife Donna Balsam, and their two lovely daughters, Eva and Ruby. They live about 15 minutes from the hospital, and have been our "home base" for the hospital time as well as for the consultations we have had with the surgeon during the past months. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It is fantastic to go to their home to shower, nap, etc, and my mom and Dan have been spending nights there.
Amy sat up today, and even stood up (assisted) for several minutes today! It made her nauseated, but she did it anyway. She also used the breathing device and did some good breathing and holding her breath. Nausea is her constant companion, and an unwelcome one at that. It is a result of the pain medication she has. Please pray for relief of nausea for her, so she can get up more regularly, and begin eating. Pain medication has been reduced tonight, so she can perhaps not feel so sick. A little pain in exchange for not feeling nauseous isn't a bad exchange.
Okay - prayers for nausea relief are on the way!!
ReplyDeleteHooray for cousins and dog visits!
Thanks for the pictures, and hang in there, Amy - hopefully this is the 'worst of it', and it won't last long!
lots of love to you--
the ABQ gang
My family and I will definitely be praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteBoy, Amy, you are a trooper! I was just thinking as I was reading this (and hearing about your latest struggles from your mom) that if and when you have a baby, it is going to be like stubbing your toe or something. God gives us these trials to prepare us for what is to come and to make us stronger. You are doing a GREAT job hanging in there! Keep it up!
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