Hey, Mom! How are you? We’re ok here, just still in the hospital. Ramsey has been a real champ. For a week, both her arms were restrained to keep her from pulling out any lines. I finally requested that she have access to her left arm today because she doesn’t have any lines in that arm. She never complained about her arms being immobilized. The only difficulty she’s shown has been when the nurses come in, but that’s understandable. She’s tired of being observed and prodded and interrupted and just being here. We all are.
Here are some pics from our time here to show Ramsey’s different stages. Day 3 proved to be one with worry. Her sodium levels went up quite a bit, and it has been a battle to get them stable. They had to pump her full of so many fluids that her little face got all swollen. But she looks much better now.
Now, although Ramsey has been a real trooper, she’s still a kid with annoying habits. Her recent one to pass the time has been talking about a “screaming alien gorilla” and roaring really loudly. I think she got it from Max & Ruby. Once or twice was fine, but after hearing it 50,000 times, it’s kind of bothersome.
I’m trying to pass the time by not going crazy. I’m reading (which is nice), playing my phone games (which is tedious), and walking to the cafeteria at mealtimes (at least it’s a little exercise). I did go home yesterday to get a few supplies and visit with the pups. Dandi was crying because she was so happy to see me. I have really missed that galoot.
Jade and Jennifer had a crafting session yesterday. I wish I could have joined them, but I didn’t want to leave Ramsey again. So, I joined them via video chat. While they painted, I drew some family portraits on the iPad. My talent has no bounds. Surely you could guess each of these individuals.
We’re hoping to leave in a few days. Ramsey is mobile, and recovery has been much easier this time. She has been begging me to cuddle with her for days. Today, we let her sit on the couch in the room after her walk so we could sit together.
Ok, going to get back to our cuddle time. I love you, Mom. Hopefully, the next time I write you will be from home.
Hey, Mom! How are you? 