Last Night

Emma had another good night last night.  They were able to wean her off some of her medicine.  She did get a little haircut on top because she needed to have an IV placed in her head.  Her nurse didn't want to have to poke her anymore than needed because she is pretty bruised from all the other pokes.  The did make sure to save the hair that they had to cut off for us.  Jason and I got here at 4:00 am this morning because we knew they were going to be turning her for her "turtle turn" - this is where they switch her head from one end of the bed to the other.  Before they turned her I was able to change her diaper.  Then once she was turned and her nurse was changing her bedding I was able to pick up her bottom while the respiratory therapist picked up her head.  While it wasn't the normal holding of your baby it was close enough for me.  Jason and I sat back with her for about an hour and talked with her about everything - her sister, her dogs, clothes, her fan club, family, and her surgery.  She held on to my fingers and Jason gave her lots of kisses.  We decided to let her rest for a bit and will go back at 7:30 once shift change is over.  Then at 9:00 she heads to the OR.  We will be on pins and needles the entire time.  Like said before the surgery should be 2 hours, but could be longer.  Once we have news we will be updating.  Like always keep up your prayers for Emma and if you could say some for Jason and I.  This is a tough situation for us as her parents and we could use the prayers.  Thank you goes out to all of you for the love and support that you have given us in the last week.  We cherish all of you and want you to know you are all very important and special people in our lives.