Post op - day 3

February 7, 2015 - Today was a good day for Addie.  She is still in quite a bit of pain and fairly uncomfortable, but the pain today seemed better than yesterday!  Addie had her very first poop today post-transplant.  This is such a silly update for me to report but for us - this was a big thing!!  Pooping means her bowels are finally starting to work properly and the gas bubble is passing through which should give Addie a bit more relief.  We honestly cheered for her!  Haha!  We are crazy!  She did need a unit of blood today because some of her blood counts were low and not coming up since her transplant- but this is very common after such a major surgery.

Addie started Physical Therapy - to help get her moving in a safe manor.  The goal for today was for her to sit in a chair.  Although she wasn't thrilled about this idea, once we got her in the chair, she did just fine.  She also was able to sit on the edge of the bed.  Although sitting in a chair may seem a bit more advanced, sitting on the edge of the bed takes a bit more core muscles and was actually a more difficult task.  She again, wasn't happy about this task - but she did it like a champ!

Alivia has been waiting very patiently to be able to play with her sister.  She prays every day that Addie gets better enough to play today.  She also talks frequently about the cute things that Addie does or says on a day to day basis that she misses right now, while she's feeling like crap.  So the fact that they got to play play-doh together today, was a highlight for Alivia.  She jumped right in bed with her and they played for a long time.  

We are praying for less pain and a desire and willingness to be able to get out of bed and walk tomorrow!!  You are making such great progress Addie and We are so proud of you, sweety!!