Starting round 2

For the second round expanders, the doctor opted to put her custom one over her knee, and then just one side of her chest.  She came through without any problems, and were told that when Addi had eaten something, and kept her oxygen levels up, we would be able to go home.

We talked the nurse into releasing Addi from the hospital at 9:00 that night. She refused to sleep in the bed there, preferring my lap instead. Those of you that have been there know that their chairs are not meant to be slept in, and I was not about to hold her all night in an uncomfortable chair! I had already done that for the majority of the day. We finally got Addi to eat M&M's, Fritos, and a popsicle - she had to eat before they would release her. She slept in our bed and did pretty well, only waking up twice when her pain meds wore off.


The next day, she was trying to get up and move, but the expander in her leg was causing her some discomfort. It was also quite bruised, which is normal, but makes it look a little rough. The expander in her chest seems to be causing no problems at all. She keeps asking us to kiss her leg better. It is absolutely heartbreaking to hear her say with tears in her voice, "Thanks, Dad", or "Can you kiss it better?", or "I have an owie!" She is insisting that the dog sit in the chair right next to her and be at her beck and call, not surprising since she did that last time as well. I give her a week before she is up to her old antics.