Saturday, June 13, 2009

She's doing great!

Well around 9:30 this morning Trip called me and said the doctors had given the okay on eating and that Shelby was definitely ready to nurse. I got to the hospital at 10 a.m. and Trip had helped the very sweet nurse, Heather, give her a bath. She was decked out in a cute onesie and they had even put a little pink bow on her head in front of the surgical bandage. Shelby was awake and alert, looking around and being exceptionally adorable, then she had a really good feeding. I feel really good about everything today. She doesn't seem to be in much pain anymore and I think we're really going to see Shelby's personality come out, now that there isn't any pressure on her brain. She does have a big ridge on her head from where the fluid has dissipated, but the doctors say that within a couple months, the bones will have fused together and her head will not be misshapen any more. I am relaxed for today for the first time in a week! I feel like we have made it past a major milestone and taken care of Shelby's short-term needs now that the surgery is over and she is feeling better. We'll worry about and deal with any long-term effects of this later....I pray that they are minor.

6 comments:

  1. That's great news honey :)
    Love you, DD

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  2. i just can't wait to meet her! i'm about to jump out of my skin...this picture is sooooo adorable.
    love,
    kate

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  3. We are so thankful you are past the surgery and she is feeling better! Here's hoping (and praying) you can all come home soon.

    Leslie, Barry and Nella

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  4. She is absolutely beautiful!!! I can't wait to see her!!

    Heidi

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  5. Wonderful news! We are very relieved for you! Still thinking about you all! Love, Brooke and Casey.

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