So long dear friend...Epidural!

Turns out the epidural wasn't working so they took it out today, this could be the reason why she was in more pain today. I guess having no pain medicine can do that to you. They have moved her room so she is now in 2226 which means she is making progress.

This Swine Isn't Fine!

WWOM called me this morning to see how we were doing...see how she is! We have been exposed to the swine flu we're not sick but we are staying away for 5 days just to make sure we don't have it. The last thing poor WWOM needs is to get sick! Not to mention Aly's little guy doesn't need it either..So I guess I'm up on my soapbox right now, we appreciate care & concern and visits are nice but if your sick or have been around someone who is sick...please phone don't stop by.



WWOM reports that she is feeling okay. Her right side today is pretty tender and she is not sure why. Since Dr. C is out until Monday she hasn't seen a doctor yet to discuss this. However she has been up, walked and showered and even had a little breakfast.

Zinc...Stinks!

WWOM is still continuing to make progress, Dr. C is out until Monday so there is nothing really new to report. The Zinc made her throw up this morning which stinks! Other than that we are pleased with her progress.

This is what her abdomen looks like now with the wound vac on.

Basically it's like vacuum packing some food..kind of a handy little contraption.

As Megan mentioned Monkey Butt is working and we are glad to have him back in the family. We have all become so found of him. While I was up visiting mom I helped her go to the bathroom. She said she never wanted to live long enough that someone had to help her wipe her butt...I told her that was fine, because all we had to do was empty a bag...for once I out witted her!



So for now there will no leaping of large buildings, no saving cats from tree's but WWOM continues to whoop some bad guy butt.

I saw MOM TODAY- and I never left the house :)

Almost one week ago today I was reviewing in my mind that last time I had talked to WWOM, What we talked about, the way she laughed, the way she takes breathes in between her words I sat wondering if I would hear any of this again and thinking I surely didn't treasure it as much as I should have. Tell her enough how amazing I think she is. I though about how I would see her hunched over the french fry machine, peeling like a seasoned chef, making french fries that she never even tastes, because "the kids like them". Standing on the back porch doing it because I hate the smell of it in my hair. Pleasing everyone putting herself very last on her neverending list. I was suddenly mad that the time I could be spending with her she was spending over a fryer, outside by herself instead of visiting with her while she did it. Even if I meant smelling like burger king when I left. I missed it. I missed all of the little things that I never thought would mean everything in the world to me. I made a mental note of the weather, the last song I heard from the harp player in the fower at the hospital, everything around me suddenly I wanted to remember every detail. JUST INCASE.

Today my cell rang and suprisingly it was her cell phone, Surely it wasn't MG calling to update me on the days progress because cell phones disagree with him. I answered as I pulled out of the hospital parking lot, and was immediatly asked "What did the doctor say". It was WWOM calling from a hospital bed, hooked up to coutless IV's, stomach being vaccumed together,
Calling about me.. My welfare, seeing how I was feeling.

SO TYPICAL.

SO KAREN,

SO she is back..

As a product of the Scholes genes we don't share our emotions much and maybe that is what we are meant to learn from all of this.

These simple moments… are gone in the blink of an eye…so do not waste them

I don't say it enough WE LOVE YOU WWOM...

Fantastic Friends, Family and those we care about come out of the wood work to support and love us while we are in times of need. We are blessed beyond words. The kindness showed to our family is amazing. Given our genetics we probably won't jump up and down and express our heart felt appreciation, we feel it though and we are learning.

MG called just now to give a progress report. Last night was a fairly good night. WWOM's white blood cell count is up alittle today and they are watching it. Potassium and Zinc were both low so they are replacing those.
She walked first thing this smorning and "Monkey Bum" has rejoined the family and is showing signs of waking up. SURE MISSED HIM....

Q&A for Aunt K

Good Morning All..Aunt K had a question that she would like answered. If any of you ever have a question feel free to ask. I forget that we have been through this and have learned a lot.

The question is "why the open wound?"

WWOM also has rheumotiod arthristis for this she takes Prednisone which is a steriod that helps with the inflammation. She has to take this because she is allergic to sulfur and most arthrisitis medicines are sulfur based. The Prednisone works well but one of the side effects is that it has made her skin thin and fragile.

This was a huge concern for the Doctor, and the first time he did sew her up. But after a week it came apart and she had to have a second surgery. So this go round he just left her open to avoid the mess we had the first time. We did ask about the possibilities of her stopping the Prednisone but at this point the damage has been done so she might as well keep the pain from the arthristis in check.

I hope this answered your question, if anyone ever has a question please let me know either by a comment on the blog or feel free to email me at chantillybender@msn.com

Let's pray for another good day!

Into the great wide open!!

I spent the day with WWOM and she is doing well. Prior to having the wound vac put on she let me snap a picture of her abdomen. This is not for the faint of heart....in fact I almost fainted and had to sit down! WWOM however let them put the wound vac on without a single complaint...she amazes me!



Just an idea of how many medications she has pumping through her...


Not the most ideal place to be but the view sure is nice...


Again we are so grateful of all the prayers that have been said on her behalf. We are truly blessed to have such great friends and family!