November 25, 2005 - Mid-Day
The princess came through the shunt operation with flying colors. Her neurosurgeon said that her ventricles were still swollen and the shunt should help her quite a bit. We were happy to see her continuing to breathe on her own even after the surgery. And to our surprise, she was even "awake" when we were able to check on her afterwards. She seemed pretty tired (understably), but it was good to see her looking back at us and moving her hands and arms around a bit before she drifted back into a nice, deep restful sleep.
The monkey in the picture above has been a star player since the princess has become more active. (Thank you Brinkerheads!) She spends a lot of time squeezing it and moving it around. We believe that it's a been a big comfort to her. You can see that she has quite the grip on it in the picture above!
Should things go as planned for the next 24 hours, the doctor should give orders to move her into the step-down unit. If a bed is available, she could be moved as early as tomorrow. Even the in the hospital, the princess knows how to effectively use a long holiday weekend!
posted by B.B. @ 12:42 PM
19 Comments:
At 1:06 PM,
Anonymous said…
Yeah Mandy! I'm so proud of you! You keep squeezing your monkey for comfort! So glad they brought it to you:) How many patients in ICU get to have a monkey??? Only the princess I'm sure!
Have a great day!
I love you.
Christine
At 1:57 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda-
Keep up the great work, we all miss you. See you soon
Love ya
gene
At 2:23 PM,
Anonymous said…
Wow, you never cease to amaze me, Mandy! Absolutely thrilling news again today! It's so good to see you sitting up and holding the monkey! Everyone is so proud of YOU! Keep squeezing your good luck monkey! We can't wait to see you and have you and Kurt back home again!
Love, Leslie
At 3:14 PM,
Anonymous said…
WOW... great news to be very thankful for!
At 3:19 PM,
Anonymous said…
Great news Amanda - I'm so thrilled for you.
Every day is getting better and better. I'm so glad.
I can't believe Thanksgiving is already past and now the countdown to Christmas.... so much for us to be thankful for!
I am waiting patiently to hear that you are in the step-down unit! I can't wait!
Take care and keep the faith!
Love,
Kelly B.
At 5:04 PM,
Anonymous said…
Yay Amanda! I'm glad to see you get to have your monkey...haven't you always wanted a MON-KEEE? ;o)
I love hearing the good news - you just keep on getting better so they can bring you back home to us in Texas!! I'm so thankful that God is answering our prayers for your continued healing.
Kurt and family, I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and that you've been able to get some rest - who could stay awake after a huge turkey dinner - right? I couldn't!!
Take care and thanks again for keeping us updated!!!!
Love Lj
At 6:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda, you are amazing!!!!! We are so happy to hear such great news!!! Keep up the hard work, you'll be back in Dallas very soon!! Our prayers are always with you and your family.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
New Jersey
At 6:51 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy, What a grip you have on your Monkey. It seams like yesterday when Kurt gave you that little guy when i was there and placed it at you feet so you could see it when you opened your eyes. I'm so glade now the staff let you keep it close to you. Keep up the great work.
At 7:13 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Mandy!!!! Glad to hear the good news. Me Kevin Joyce and TomasAnn went to go find you a hospital today. We hope that you get in there safely.We all love you!!!
~ shelby~
At 7:28 PM,
Anonymous said…
Princess Amanda,
We are so glad to hear more good news. You get to move out of the big IC unit and that is great news also. We believe you will be home soon. We love you and miss you and can't wait to see you. Happy Thanksgiving.
Love,
Sasha, Mila and Paul
At 7:41 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi honey! Still thinking about you...
I had a nice surprise today. Mom, Toppy & Grandma Sue stopped by the salon to drop off coupons, an apron from Grandma... & just in time to take me out to lunch at Cotton Patch Cafe:) It was a nice afternoon. Our waitress's name was Amanda (Mandy). Mom told her about "our" Mandy. She's going to be very careful now!
Tonight I'm decorating for Christmas. It's not the same without you, but maybe you'll get home in time to re-arrange some things:) I always love it when you do that! Your way is better!
I love you. Sweet dreams. Sleep well.
Christine
At 7:54 PM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Mandy,
Your progress is a wonderful Thanksgiving gift to all of us. Keep up the good work and come home to us soon.
Carolyn
At 8:06 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi, Mandy. I did the early morning shopping thing today, then napped off and on. I'm about ready for another nap now!
I'm glad Kelly B. sent the monkey back to you with us, and that it's serving you well. Everyone needs something to hold onto when they're trying to find their way back home, right? I am so glad to hear more good news and just pray that you keep getting better and better, until you can be back home to all of your Texas friends and family. We still miss you so much and love you to pieces.
Keep holding on and doing as well as you have been lately. Every breath you take brings you closer to home.
Prayers and love surround you.
Terri
At 10:08 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Mandy and fuzzy friend, I think you warm and fuzzy monkey is great.
Keep swiming you to us kiddo just keep swiming towards us ok, OK .
We love you and need you very mush. I thank God that you are coming back to us. Keep trying to swim to us ok. Don't give up girl, take your time and rest when you need to, you have a right to, you have been thru alot with this.
You do have the strength to make it tho, you really do.
Just keep trying sweetheart, just keep trying. And we will wait for you sweety as long as you need.
We love you, take it easy. And we will see you soon.
Love Paul Rex Yer Cous!
At 11:30 PM,
Anonymous said…
hey cutie-
great news - you are doing so good! you go girl.
i talked to farrah today, she was so excited to see how you have progressed! she hadn't looked at the web for a fews days because
she is still in scotland. things are going well - she has been there for a week & only had 1 arguement with mike..... i think that they might get married! we will have to go visit - you probably already have some friends in that country =)brrrrrrrrrr it's cold over there. i am happy for her. you would like mike - he is a crazy scotsman & proud of it. he even wears a skirt to weddings.
i was "debbie downer" today - didn't do much of anything - just chores.
i hope that the shunt is working well for you & maybe tomorrows news will be the BEST yet!
sleep tight- love ya, sheri
p.s. my mom called to say that her boyfriend's back.....the owl =)
hootie hoot - that is how she talks to him - heehee
At 11:46 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Mandy! So glad to hear about your progress everyday from my 'sis' and reading the blog. You are special! Gregory,Taylor, and I were getting out all the Christmas stuff tonight and came across the stockings that you made for us. To tell you the truth I forget about them until this time of year and I want you to know how much they mean to me and the kids. So come home soon so we show you in person with hugs and kisses.
We Love You,
Sean, Taylor, and Gregory
At 1:23 AM,
Anonymous said…
Great news Amanda! I'm soo glad to hear you're progressing each day. Sounds like you have an amazing medical team and wonderful support, including the monkey! :) Rest up and continue to great better. I can't wait for you to come home to Texas so I can visit you. oh yeah, today when I was shopping I came across this darling t-shirt with all the bling-bling on it and it said "Princess now...soon to be Queen" I immediately thought of you...If you wake up, I'll get it for you. (bribe!) :)
Take care girl.
Love and prayers to you, Kurt and your incredible support.
Rene
At 8:57 AM,
Anonymous said…
Good Amanda, So pleased the shunt operation went well and that you may be moved to another unit. We all keep praying for your recovery, with all the support, prayers and Love coming your way it will not be any other way. Love to you, Kurt and everyone standing by. XXOO Aunt Judy and Uncle Herb and the Wisc. family.
At 9:57 AM,
Anonymous said…
Wonderful news again and it makes me so happy to know she is still doing well. I'm still wearing my Circle of Love bracelet 'round the clock.
Kevin said his was too small for him so maybe I should wear 2; one for him?
We are still holding on to your complete recovery dear Amanda. You guys post when you can but I know taking care of her is #1 priority and we all understand.
Love to you there ~ TAnn
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