We were at the hospital today for a total of ... too long. Now I know why they set up an entire day just to get you checked in—because it takes an entire day just to get you checked in.
EKG, lots of walking, find the “elephant” elevator, ECG, X-rays, find the “unicorn” elevator, blood draw, more walking, find the “rocket” elevator and the six stair steps, RSV test (negative ... yeah, boyee!), consult with the surgeon, walk some more, find the same day surgery clinic ... no, the same day surgery admin clinic, consult with the nurse anesthesiologist (anyone want to make $170,000 starting salary?), how many times is someone going to take her blood pressure, measure her head circumference, her height and her weight?, walk even more, are we done yet?, one more thing and I hear it includes walking...
We found out that Versed, normally a sedative, did not sedate Olivia for more than about five or ten minutes.
We found out that when she hasn't eaten since 2:30AM, she will drink or eat anything ... weak apple juice, the shoulder you prop her on, or the random finger of a nurse. Nurse Cathy, how are those stitches looking? Yeah, sorry about that. She was famished. I think I even heard Olivia said, “Carrrrrrrne asada!”
We also found that Olivia's colorful and inspiring butterfly toy is only inspiring in short bursts ... meaning, for those two hours between naps. In the same vein, we found that daddy is only funny to her between naps as well. And needles are never funny.
It's 1AM and I need to wake her up and feed her. Verse for the night: “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.”
2 comments:
You are going to make such a good RN, Josh. :o) I'm smiling just reading all the details you added that most people would neglect. I already see a nurse's perspective tied in with a father's.
Oh, what a day...you must all be exhausted! :( Olivia is a doll & looks so happy. We love you & will pray for a quick, painless recovery. Love, Julie
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