Day 3

3:00am - Ellie has had a pretty decent night. She has taken Apple juice several times tonight and then taken her pain meds. She is looking forward to being able to swallow a pill instead of the liquids but she's doing it despite the bad taste. Her hips are killing her - because of her burn on her backside - she has been laying on her sides. Now her hips hurt but the nurse and I just got her settled on her back with lots of pillows underneath her. Hopefully this will provide some comfort and not be too bad on her burn. The positive is we will be going home today and there be more options of places to rest. We might have to break down and get her one of those tempupedic like toppers? Plus at home she will probably feel like walking more too. She is watching tv now.

7:15am - we just got the green light from Dr McKenna to come home! Yay! We will head to BG as soon as we are released and packed up. Pray for her to do okay in the car. All the movement may be rough so let's pray she can sleep the whole way.

8:45am - The depression that they warned us about is kicking in. They told us she would wonder the first week why she ever thought this was a good idea. That time has come I am afraid. She's feeling very down and very helpless. We are still at the hospital and just waiting for paperwork to be released. Please pray for her happy spirit to shine through and get her through this. She's going to need her friends for support.

2:00 pm. - We are home. She wanted to get in her bed. She drank some purred potato soup that Ann made. Now is the time she has to drink 32-64 oz a day. So I'm turning into the drink notsi. The 2 most important things besides controlling her pain, is that she has to drink (doesn't matter what, just drink!) 32-64 oz a day - they prefer 64 oz! Secondly, oral hygiene. This prevents infections. She has to use this mouthwash and kind of shake her head (can't do a normal whish when you are wired shut), and then she can't spit, so she has to use the suction device and suck it out. Then she has to use a baby toothbrush and gently brush the outside of her teeth. Prayers appreciated for both of these obstacles! I am attaching a photo of her X-rays! The doctors were so pleased.