THURSDAY was Turkey Day. We rushed/hurried to get ready by 9 a.m. because that's when my dad wanted to leave. (Seriously Dad, do you know what I have to do to get Colby and me up and ready that early?) Now he knows I'm not crazy, as the van sputtered/jumped a couple times on the way up and a lot on the way back. So yep, van is going back in the shop and is NOT coming back this time until it's fixed. There were 7 of us for Thanksgiving dinner, and as always it was totally delicious. You make think you know someone who makes the world's best stuffing, but sorry, you don’t. My Aunt Donna has that title. I had 3 helpings of it just to make sure! And there was my fabulous carrot cake for dessert (pumpkin pie, schmunkin pie, yuck.) Then we had to rush/hurry to leave at 4:30 because Dad wanted to get home before dark. I don't blame him, especially with the van acting all stupid, but I wished we could've stayed and visited longer. I'm so mad at myself. Took my camera and didn't take 1 single picture. Bad mama!
FRIDAY was a lazy day for Colby and me. We hung out in our pj's all dang day. I wouldn't have put on normal clothes except for we had a nurse coming at 4:00. There was a Spongebob marathon Nickelodeon, so you know Colby was in heaven. I did manage to do some laundry at least, along with stuffing myself with leftover turkey, stuffing, orange salad and carrot cake. Colby's nurse and I worked 2.5 hours in his room getting things better arranged/organized. It's really starting to shape up in there. Looking forward to getting his TV mounted and get that furniture out of here. There is no room! His tall storage wardrobe is shoved in my room and his dresser is sticking out in the hallway for the time being. Can you say crammed and cluttered apartment?!
SATURDAY I worked at the hospital. Working there on the weekends is great, very quiet and I can get a lot done. Night nurse got here at 4:00. We sat Colby up in his chair and he used his eye gaze. The funniest thing he said was "I know I am delicious." OMG I about fell off the couch laughing when he made that sentence. That kid absolutely cracks me up! Then we gave Colby a bath. My BFF Pam called and said hey, we're going to Bearno's, come on over. And guess what?! I went! Just like that. Do you know the last time I was able to do something spur of the moment? Oh IDK been at least 10 years, I can tell you that for sure. I was home by 10:00, but had a good time nonetheless, even if I looked like a big goober still wearing my scrubs.
TODAY has been weird. Around 4 a.m. I was awakened by Colby's pulse/ox alarm. Shot up out of bed to check it out. It was his heart rate, not his oxygen. Huh? It got as high at 140. I didn't know what the crap was going on. I tried all my tricks. Dry slobber rag. Changed his diaper. Made sure he wasn't too hot. Took his temp, no fever. Suctioned his mouth and trach. Curled up in bed with him. Heart rate still up. Oh great. Gave him some Motrin and it finally started to get better. We ended up going back to bed around 6 a.m. He's had a high heart rate off and on all day. Have had to give Motrin 3 times. He had some diarrhea earlier so maybe he was having stomach cramps/issues. I'll be keeping a very close eye on him tonight. Hopefully he can go to school tomorrow. I went to Mass, always one of my favorite weekly activities. Also watched my Colts and Hoosiers win, another favorite activity of mine.
TONIGHT there is a very special girl on my mind who holds a very special place in my heart. She's sweet, sassy and funny as all get out. She is having surgery tomorrow. I'm praying, praying, praying that all goes well and am sending warm hugs and get well wishes her way. If you don't mind, will you please do the same? Any and all good thoughts and energy is much appreciated. Thank you.
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