After physical therapy, occupational therapy, and a shower Caitlin was exhausted and sparkly clean. She slept right through communication therapy...the therapist tried but Caitlin only had a smile for her and then crashed! She slept through lunch as well!
Unfortunately her feeding tube got clogged again so it was replaced while I was at the hospital. I was brave in that I had Caitlin squeeze my hand when she was upset. I had to hide my face on the bed rather than watch. It took three tries and was in. Each time this is done an X-ray has to be taken as a follow up to make sure the NG tube is correctly in place. I think having an X-ray in bed has to rank right up there with the feeding tube being inserted. Lying on the film case was difficult as well. I just can't believe how tough Caitlin is!
Each evening I have been giving Caitlin a massage of sorts. Tonight after I worked her arms and legs and massaged her my arms felt as if they weighed about 50 pounds each. I am definitely getting a good workout! I am not sure how much I am helping but I love to leave the hospital knowing Caitlin is calm and relaxed.
Each day I feel as if we must work to give Caitlin a sense of independence back. Today after feeding her I had Caitlin attempt to get a fork to her mouth. She surprised herself in that she could do this. I did a happy dance and she gave me a mother look. I know that she will be working hard to feed herself this week. Smile a smile for us and if you feel so moved do a little happy dance for Caitlin too! I know she will feel it!
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I'm so dancin... the cha cha cha that is! Caitlin I am so darn proud of you and I cannot wait to see your beautiful smiling face and rejoyce in your laughter. Hope that Mac and Cheese tasted GREAT and in no time we'll be back to DeliTown and Qdoba! Go get'em girl and keep on keeping on! Love you much and miss you more!
Hey Cait and Kathy!
I think of you two everyday. I hope to get up there to see you Cait when I'm finished with school in a few weeks, my mom and I talked about it and we must make it happen. Keep up the good work, you're making great strides to dancing around we me again. Remember I had to remind you to eat your vitamins? No I must remind you that no matter how horrible the Mac and Cheese is.. you have to eat it. :)
Love ya,
Shereda
I just knew you would be gobblin' soon! So who makes the best Mac and Cheese... St. Mary's or Renown? I'm the hospital food expert, and I think St. Mary's mac and cheese is the winner!
Keep smiling and hopefully we can come and see you this week.
I'm shakin' my behind for you Caitlin! Nice work!
Keep those forks coming = )
Hope you get lots of rest tonight and tomorrow is another day full of wonderful surprises and always the opportunity for more happy dances!
LOVE YOU!
Awesome Caitlin!!!! I'm glad to see you can eat food!!! We'll be bringing you pupusas in no time!!!! I think of you often, my positive thoughts are with you, and I totally know you will overcome this like nothin'!!!! Keep up the awesome progress Sarge!!!! Love ya, Hollie
Caitlin!! That is so awesome!! I am so proud of you. I think about you constantly. Nice work getting the fork to your mouth.. you are making amazing progress everyday. I Love and miss you!!!
I am doing a happy dance for you. I am so glad to hear you are eating on your own. Hospital food might not be your first choice, but i bet that mac and cheese tasted pretty darn good. Always thinking of you. Keep up the good work. Love Jaime :)
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