"Well we're movin on up,
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin on up,
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie."
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin on up,
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie."
If you're over 35, you probably have that tune in your head right now, and sadly, you may be singing it all day long. I've been singing it since yesterday when whey they moved us from the Supply Closet to a posh "studio apartment"--a single room at 3rd West, complete with private bathroom, bed, recliner, flatscreen, DVD Player, and get this, a Sony Play Station (not that I would even know how to use it, but it's cool to say that we have one). This place makes the CVICU look like the Motel 6.
3rd West--the less intensive care unit at Lucile Packard--discharged a whole bunch of patients yesterday, and this great room opened up. So, we're feeling comfortable and relaxed.
Our comfort is augmented by the fact that Abigail had a fantastic day feeding yesterday, and she gained 78 grams in the last 24 hours. The good eating continues today, so we're less worried. In addition, in a few moments they will pull the pacer wires that are still attached to her heart. Again, they just pull those out through the skin. This whole process still amazes me. Within recent memory, Abigail's heart condition was a death sentence, and today they can do what they are calling a "full-repair" of her heart. I wonder what they'll be doing in 50 years?
Always contemplative, Abigail ponders the
benefits of gaining weight.
5 comments:
Does that mean she'll be discharged tomorrow? I hope so! How wonderful! Steffani
This is such great news! Congrats to all of you. We still pray for your family and especially sweet little Abigail. Seriously, Jeff and Lisa...let me know if you want me to come do professional photos of this sweetheart!
I sure hope that discharge is a day away!! We took a tour of the hospital in May and the social worker said "This is 3West... you will wait here for Owen's heart...it will become your home!" Someday.
I am THRILLED that Abby is gaining weight, has a fully repaired heart and is doing great!!!
Woo Hoo! I hope Abby gains enough so you can bring her home. We have been praying for her to gain weight, I'm so glad that she is eating good again today. And so glad that Abby's room is more comfortable, I hope that it's a bit more private for nursing.
Don't be getting used to those deluxe accommodations now! You ARE headed home soon!! LOL So glad to hear that Abby's weight is on the rise! Always a good thing :)
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