Sunday, March 15, 2009

Ahhh Sleep

Sara and I finally got a good 6 straight hours of sleep (in a bed) last night. That's the first time in over 10 days. Feels like I could sleep another 12 easily.

Olivia did very well overnight. No changes. Her pressures remain unchanged from last night. She's down to the lowest doses of BP meds they use before stopping. They probably won't change anything more until they close her chest. 

She's been urinaring very well overnight. So well in fact, that she's back to her 'dry weight' - weight before surgery & fluids. This means she could probably have her chest closed earlier than they first thought. Whether they decide to do so today, we'll see what the surgeons think during rounds this morning. Either way they are going to have to back off her diuretics (water pills) or they will make her too dry and have blood pressure issues that way.  ...what a fine line ...

5 comments:

  1. Outstanding!! Things are going GREAT!!!! I'm so happy for you all! It's been a hard road for you. Hopefully this means it's smoooooooth sailing from here on out!!!! I can't wait till you ALL come HOME!!!!!

    Smooches to Diva Olivia
    Affectionately
    Mandi

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  2. So glad Olivia is doing well this am and that you were able to get at least some good rest. hang in there!
    geo./soff

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  3. Awesome! Not sure if we are happier for your sleep or The Diva's pee....leaning toward the pee. Tell the Little Diva to keep up the good work!

    Much love to you all,

    Scott, Sarah, Jay, Pooh, Callie, Sid and Simba

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  4. I have never been happier to hear about PEE, and I have seen plenty both with animals and my line of work.Glad you received some needed sleep. I was just thinking that one day you can show Olivia Diva Peanut this blog about her start in ife.Wont she be amazed? Still praying for a safe recovery.

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