Hospital Stay - Week 3

We are approaching week three of this hospital stay and are all exhausted. I truly do not know how we did this the first 15 months of Kyra's life. I'm so proud of Kory. He stayed with Ky for 5 straight days, no breaks, so that I could go to work. Honestly he deserves a metal of courage and rewards for his patience. It is not easy being in the hospital for that length of time without someone to relieve you. I am climbing the walls after two days. Kyra requires constant supervision and stimulation. HE IS A GREAT DAD!!!

Kyra is slowly making progress and yes, the bowels are working. Only those parents with a short gut child can truly appreciate and understand the celebration of poop. Kyra is having bowel movements every 1 1/2 - 2 hrs again. She is still in alot of pain from the surgery. The surgeons reported that there was a large amount of scar tissue that had to be brought down and the small bowel was manipulated alot so we should expect this pain response.

We have managed to keep Kyra busy with several projects that are transforming her hospital room into a zoo. Kyra can be bought with stickers, as her physicians and nurses have figured out. She also enjoys music therapy daily during the week. You would not believe the number of volunteers that give of their time to play and entertain with the kids here.

Thanks Aunt Cher for all the projects. We can always count on you, for the crafts and EVERYTHING else we need. You always know before us what that need is.