Wednesday, June 17, 2015

7:50 pm. In recovery

Sierra is steadily improving but in a LOT of pain. At about 2:00 pm they took the ventilator out.  She was happy about that.  Right now she is awake, very shaky and hurting.  The shaking is from the anesthesia meds wearing off.  Her voice is very soft and quiet.  You have to get close to her to understand.  She seems to be recovering much quicker than Lindsey did, but it's only been 1 day.  She wants to sit up, hopefully they can with all the stuff hangin off her.

Speaking of stuff hangin off her, right now she has 10 IVs, 2 chest train tubes, 2 artiliar lines, cathitar, oxygen, and probably something else I don't understand.

She did ask Megan for some bacon!  Given the sodium restriction she was on for the last few weeks, she wants something salty.  Bacon was a good start.

Coughing really hurts her.  She needs to cough to get the junk out, but it does hurt.

We have enjoyed the many comments, love and concern from so many people.  The comments are a huge strength to all of us or they make us smile, or some of them make us laugh! Thanks

Lindsey is having fun (we hope) at Pine Eagle Basketball Camp, Hunter is at Jake and Wendy's and heading to Cub Scout camp. Megan is at Abby's, and Gage is still Gage.

Her first popsicle,
 The vent is coming out

Emily had the quote of the day on Facebook for this picture, and I quote "...only in a moment of sedation would you be able to kiss Sierra so tenderly".    Sierra agreed with that comment. 






9 comments:

Tiffani said...

Wow...been following all along and am continually inspired at the strength of your entire family. We are another LPCH heart family (have tried meeting up a few times with you through social workers - you know, stalker-ish) and send all our love, hope and prayers from Washington. The Bingham family is AMAZING! Go Sierra Go!

Erica said...

I hope they can give her some solid pain relief. It is amazing how beautiful she looks with that popsicle after everything she went through today. You don't know us but we were driving back and forth to clinics and labs February 13th when Lindsay was finally about to get her transplant. We celebrated your family's strength and the power of the blessing she was about to receive. We do the same today for Sierra. Your family helped make us believe that anything was possible. Next weekend we will be at the Stanford Summer Scamper hospital fundraiser and will send big cheers your way.

Ms. A said...

She looks amazing!!! Gooooooooooo, Sierra!!!

Meghan said...

Stacy and Jason you are amazing parents with amazing children. Sierra looks great in the pictures. We r all rooting for her and wish her the very best. Prayers go out to you and the donor family. What a true gift they have given

Caitlin said...

So happy to see those beautiful eyes. I've been watching for updates and keeping you in prayer all day. Praying for continued recovery and pain relief!

Meghan said...

Stacy and Jason you are amazing parents with amazing children. Sierra looks great in the pictures. We r all rooting for her and wish her the very best. Prayers go out to you and the donor family. What a true gift they have given

memama7 said...

So happy everything went well...

Unknown said...

Trying to explain to a 4 year old what a miracle that Sierra has a nre heart. Wow so greatfull to all the doctors and donor families. Hope her pain is relieved soon. Praying for you.

Anonymous said...

So happy for Sierra and that everything went well! I hope for continued great health in the weeks to come!