Alisha's Progress and Being at Home
Many have asked how Alisha is since her surgery last week...
She has amazing rebound. The docs prescribed some hefty meds for pain. The pharmacist told me if we didn't use them, to dump them into a kitty litter box and if we don't have a cat to find someone who has one. I said, "Can't I just pour them down the sink." Her response, "No. That would contaminate the water supply." Well, I certainly don't want to be on the front page of the local paper as the one who tainted the Wayne County Water System. I do care about the environment. She then gave me the more convenient option of pouring them into coffee grounds. Glad to report the patient did not need much of them and into the "grounds" they went.
This surgery has to be deemed the best ever! Alisha being in peak health had absolutely no complications. Thank you Jesus! The surgeon believes the procedure worked and after we get through this transition period of splinting/casting Alisha will have new and improved feet.
The hardest part: Taking care of her for three weeks at home wearing restrictive devices has it challenges. The hardest is transporting. We are only moving her from her bed to her wheelchair but with legs extended straight out it makes putting her in her sling to use the hoist we have a little dangerous. Let's just say I almost collided a leg with an impenetrable surface. And the other hard TMI part: changing number 2 diapers.
The easiest part: There is absolutely no wound care. Every incision remains completely covered until we see the surgeon on Oct. 9th.
The best part: Alisha's attitude. She complains of nothing. I thought for sure she would dislike having her legs forced straight 24/7. She normally springs them up in a frog position every morning when I get her ready for school. It is so sudden and with such force that if I don't remind myself what's coming, I will get slammed in the hip. Now when I go in to say good morning she takes both legs and spreads them wide like she is ready to board her Harley. It almost looks painful but it must not be because she delivers cackles while doing it. I still try to duck as to not get kicked in the eye. I call this her yoga for the day.
How can I complain about being homebound for three weeks with Alisha? I can't. Nothing to complain about here!
Rhetorical Question of the Day: "Can I use a calculator?" Caleb asked me this morning as he discovered he had not done his math homework last night. Of course I said "no". You may be asking why is this a rhetorical question. Well, I walked into the kitchen to seeing him wrapping up his homework with a calculator. I like to rephrase rhetorical questions. In this case it would be,"Can I ever use a calculator! Or what?!"
Caleb opened the fridge this morning and declared it empty. I took a look and agreed. Spending a lot of time at home makes me aware of how fast this family eats the food I buy. I'm heading out on this glorious day to get groceries. I did ask him what he wanted for dinner and he said, "noodles". This is not a meal but my kids think it is.
Last weekend I received accolades from Hannah for my cooking. She said, "This meal is spot on." I've never heard those words from anyone my entire cooking career. Hannah is my favorite this month.
She asked me what I did different to the baked red potatoes and macaroni salad I make frequently. I said, "Chef's don't disclose their secret recipes." But I will divulge this much; an envelope of Lipton and an extra spoonful of Hellmans made me look pretty good that day.
One last thing to share...
Staying at home the bulk of my time is proving to be dangerous to our bank account. I bought myself these beautiful dishes. I don't buy online a lot and messed up by only ordering two sets. Like my dad said, "Nice plate settings for you and Jeff." My dilemma brought me to a crossroad; do I return the two sets because the price of those two is all I want to spend or do I break the account and order six more sets? Let's just say I really like these dishes. Not that I'm trying to justify my splurge but I've never owned china, not that they are china.
Happy Sall (summer and fall)! I might stop on my way home from grocery shopping at the cider mill and bring my guy a doughnut (Jeff's off from work today)!
She has amazing rebound. The docs prescribed some hefty meds for pain. The pharmacist told me if we didn't use them, to dump them into a kitty litter box and if we don't have a cat to find someone who has one. I said, "Can't I just pour them down the sink." Her response, "No. That would contaminate the water supply." Well, I certainly don't want to be on the front page of the local paper as the one who tainted the Wayne County Water System. I do care about the environment. She then gave me the more convenient option of pouring them into coffee grounds. Glad to report the patient did not need much of them and into the "grounds" they went.
This surgery has to be deemed the best ever! Alisha being in peak health had absolutely no complications. Thank you Jesus! The surgeon believes the procedure worked and after we get through this transition period of splinting/casting Alisha will have new and improved feet.
The hardest part: Taking care of her for three weeks at home wearing restrictive devices has it challenges. The hardest is transporting. We are only moving her from her bed to her wheelchair but with legs extended straight out it makes putting her in her sling to use the hoist we have a little dangerous. Let's just say I almost collided a leg with an impenetrable surface. And the other hard TMI part: changing number 2 diapers.
The easiest part: There is absolutely no wound care. Every incision remains completely covered until we see the surgeon on Oct. 9th.
The best part: Alisha's attitude. She complains of nothing. I thought for sure she would dislike having her legs forced straight 24/7. She normally springs them up in a frog position every morning when I get her ready for school. It is so sudden and with such force that if I don't remind myself what's coming, I will get slammed in the hip. Now when I go in to say good morning she takes both legs and spreads them wide like she is ready to board her Harley. It almost looks painful but it must not be because she delivers cackles while doing it. I still try to duck as to not get kicked in the eye. I call this her yoga for the day.
How can I complain about being homebound for three weeks with Alisha? I can't. Nothing to complain about here!
Rhetorical Question of the Day: "Can I use a calculator?" Caleb asked me this morning as he discovered he had not done his math homework last night. Of course I said "no". You may be asking why is this a rhetorical question. Well, I walked into the kitchen to seeing him wrapping up his homework with a calculator. I like to rephrase rhetorical questions. In this case it would be,"Can I ever use a calculator! Or what?!"
Last weekend I received accolades from Hannah for my cooking. She said, "This meal is spot on." I've never heard those words from anyone my entire cooking career. Hannah is my favorite this month.
She asked me what I did different to the baked red potatoes and macaroni salad I make frequently. I said, "Chef's don't disclose their secret recipes." But I will divulge this much; an envelope of Lipton and an extra spoonful of Hellmans made me look pretty good that day.
One last thing to share...
Staying at home the bulk of my time is proving to be dangerous to our bank account. I bought myself these beautiful dishes. I don't buy online a lot and messed up by only ordering two sets. Like my dad said, "Nice plate settings for you and Jeff." My dilemma brought me to a crossroad; do I return the two sets because the price of those two is all I want to spend or do I break the account and order six more sets? Let's just say I really like these dishes. Not that I'm trying to justify my splurge but I've never owned china, not that they are china.
Happy Sall (summer and fall)! I might stop on my way home from grocery shopping at the cider mill and bring my guy a doughnut (Jeff's off from work today)!
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