progress ?

Still Todd, sorry :(

The one paragraph summary:  Christine didn't have the best night.  She was feeling really good after surgery, but as all the meds started wearing off, she is in some pretty good pain.  A wrestles night of sleep.

Now, for those who like more words (i.e., the men can stop reading now):  The nurses say she is coming along on schedule and that the pain (and management thereof) is part of the normal process.  Christine dictates when she gets pain medication (still morphine at this point).  She can get some every hour but has managed to only need it every couple of hours.

She did get some sleep, but that is tough in a hospital some time.  Early evening seems to be the best time to get some rest.  Since 5am this morning, someone is in almost every half hour for something.  Check vitals, get out of bed to get weighed (that one didn't go over very well), get pain meds, get other meds, take blood ...

She is still on a no liquid diet, but we are hoping for some clear liquids (white wine ??? - jk) this morning.  The doc should be by soon to give her the OK.  If he says it is ok, we can move all the way up to jello.

Medically she seems to be doing well.  The incision is healing fine, she isn't bloating or gaining weight, there is intestinal activity (ok, she farted twice) and all vitals are strong.  She is able to turn from side to side now on her own (although pretty painful).

Her spirits are a little droopy.  She has handled everything so incredibly well (I am so proud of her).  She is tired and sore and really done playing this game.  Your cards, letters and Facebook posts mean a GREAT deal.  I spent about an hour last night reading her over 200 messages she had received.  Over 600 hits on her blog last night - many from Europe and even hits from Alaska, Russia and Guatemala.  She is overwhelmed by your love and support.

Check back this afternoon for more.  I will post a picture of her walking!

Psalm 62
   ¹ My soul finds rest in God alone; 
   my salvation comes from him.
² He alone is my rock and my salvation;
   he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.