Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Starting Slowly

We had some technical difficulties at the hospital and could not log on from there. We are trying to get that worked out.

We got Grace unpacked and decorated her room! She loves the poster her day care class made for her. Everyone who comes in comments on it! We also read the book that Ms. Nicole made for her with pictures of her school and class.

Grace had her 'last supper' of non-keto food last night. Top on her wish list - french fries. I thought for sure she was going to ask for a hot dog. To make sure she got good french fries, Tom went and got her McDonald's french fries! If you aren't going to have them for a few years, it makes sense to have the best!

Our check-in/admission went very smoothly. Almost too smoothly. They said that it could wait until Tuesday morning to start the IV and do the first blood draws. However, there was some confusion and about 10:30 last night - just after Grace settled in for the night, they came to start the IV. Then since she had the IV, they started her on the schedule - blood draws at 2:00 AM, 6:00 AM, noon, 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Needless to say, Grace did not get a good night's sleep - neither did Daddy!

Grace met the team yesterday. I forgot that she has not met the ketogenic diet team before. She was charming with everyone yesterday afternoon. I'm not sure how long that will last today given her lack of sleep last night! Yesterday she was giving hugs to everyone. She even gave out her Tigger and Winnie the Pooh stickers. I'm afraid today will be all rasberries and sass!

I hope to have pictures to share later!
Marie

4 comments:

  1. Wow it sounds like Grace has a great class. I hope all goes well and I also hope Grace and Tom get some sleep.
    Patty

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  2. Wow it sounds like Grace has a great class! I hope all goes well and that Tom and Grace get some much needed rest!
    Patty

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  3. Poor litle thing! Gracie too...:) How long will Grace be in?

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  4. Grace is scheduled to be discharged on Friday. However, that depends on how well she does this week. Right now she is not eating or drinking enough. That needs to pick up some or she will be in for extra days.

    Marie

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