Oct 22, Monday - Another Rough Night

11:20 am. Stacy here
I thought we wore Lindsey out yesterday, but apparently not enough. We left her at 7:15, the nurse she had all day was staying over. She took Lindsey for a good walk. Jason called her at 9:30 to check in with her and all was well. At 11:15 she called me unable to sleep. I read her a fun book that we are reading and she calmed down. I thought she had fallen asleep because she wouldn't answer me. However, 2 minutes after I hung up, she called me in hysteria. I talked to her for awhile and got her calmed down. I asked the nurse if she could go and sit with her for 10-15 minutes until she fell asleep. The nurse sat with her and I thought that would be the end. Lindsey called me back at 12:15 am crying again. We talked for awhile and I got her calmed down and then we decided to say a prayer together. Lindsey said good-bye and she finally fell asleep after that. At least I didn't hear from her the rest of the night and neither did Jason.

 This morning she was a little quiet, ornery, and tired. As the morning goes on I hope she pulls out of it. She has one of her favorite nurses today, Shannon (yeahhhh). As far as her infection goes, it was looking better over the weekend. Today it looks more red like it did the first time we noticed it. It is oozing some drainage, which is good. That means the infection is draining out of the inflamed part. However, with her dressing changes going from once a week to every day, her skin is getting badly irritated and extremely sensitive. An area of the skin around her right cannula has broke open. When they clean it, it is very painful. This also doesn't help start her morning off well. They are going to start her on another antibiotic and see if that helps. The infection has not given her any fevers and is not keeping her tied to her room, which is wonderful. These are just small items, all-in-all, she is doing great.

 Crazy afternoon today, Megan has a big game today, they are playing Bowditch Middle School. They are ranked the number one team. So, Megan is nervous and excited for this game. Of course, there is Sierra who always has a TON of homework on Monday's and Gage who is along for the ride. So, I am glad Lindsey has Shannon today to keep her company today in my absence. Hunter was able to go to North Powder today to his 1st grade class that he will be in when we get to go home. He was really excited about that! He will be in the same class as some of his favorite cousins Abigail and Ayla.