Day 8

Yesterday afternoon I had to be given extra fluids because I had not had a wet diaper in over 12 hours. After the fluids I started having diarrhea. My IV started hurting and it had to be taken out. Three other veins were tried but just not strong enough to handle the IV. My nurse had to call Dr. Lopoo and ask if he wanted me to receive a central line or could I try oral antibiotics. Thankfully he said I could try to go without the antibiotics and the central line. He also said I could eat whatever I wanted. I ate some popscicles and mashed potatoes. I tried to eat a french fry but I choked on it. At first I was scared to eat again but after a few minutes I took a few more bites. I had been asking for gumbo so daddy bought me a bowl from the cafeteria. I fell asleep around 8 and woke up a few minutes before 1. Mommy and me watched Finding Nemo and then she pulled me around in the wagon for 45 minutes. During my wagon ride I saw some cheese its in a vending machine and mommy bought me two bags, I ate close to half of the bag. Mommy finally talked me back to going into my room and I started watching Bolt and went back to sleep. I woke back up around 6 and I was ready to eat. Mommy ordered me scrambled eggs, turkey sausage patty, a banana and chocolate milk. I had 2-3 small bites of eggs but I was scared to swallow the sausage. I would chew it up and spit it out. I am still having diarrhea. Dr. Lopoo said since I was feeling so good I could go home. Mommy just has to be sure to keep a close eye on me so I don't dehydrate. I am so excited to go home! Since I have been home I have started walking but I am very wobbly. Someone has to stay very close to me so I don't fall and hurt my belly. I still have not eaten any real food besides the cheese its. I had 1/2 a popscicle and I fell asleep before our lunch was delivered. I slept for 3 hours but woke up in pain and mommy had to give me tylenol with codiene and I fell back asleep. Pawpaw Speedy is staying with us to help mommy so daddy can go to work. I have to be picked up with one hand under my booty and the other around my neck. Mommy is about to go to Walmart to get me some ice cream to make me milkshakes in hopes of me gaining some weight back. When I checked into the hospital I weighed 28.6 pounds and today I weigh 25 pounds. Mommy keeps saying I look so thin. I can't take a real bath yet because of my belly still healing so I can only take sponge baths. I follow up with Dr. Lopoo in 2 weeks. Please continue to pray for me to have a speedy recovery and I will continue to keep you updated on my progress each day.