Alyssa's Big Day

Alyssa had her surgery yesterday. Scottish Rite Hospital is a great Children's Hospital and part of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. It is the hospital that Damien went to for his rehab. That hospital will always have a special place in our hearts. The hospital did not disappoint us with Alyssa's Big Day.

The staff was professional and kept us informed every step of the way. They were prompt, caring and understanding. Alyssa's Doctor, Dr Stephanie Martin, was very pleased with the outcome of the surgery. Her toes are pink and warm, and the foot is perfectly flat. Everything we could have hoped for.

Unfortunately, an eight month old is incapable of telling us where it hurts. She has been in a great deal of pain. The pain meds were not doing their job, so she was kept heavily sedated. She did not have a very restful night, and is still getting pain meds every three hours. Unfortunately, she likes being held in a way that does not account for the fact that her foot should be elevated. It is very difficult to console a crying baby if you do not hold and coddle them in the way they like, so it was very difficult for both Mom and baby!

I took the time while waiting to finish burying knots and clipping tails on the QOV quilt I am working on. I have finally gotten that ready to ship off.

We are hoping that Alyssa will be able to come home today, but if not, by tomorrow. It all depends on when the pain is under control. Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts for her.