Samantha is still hesitant to look at her leg and she was thinking that when she gets out of bed she would have to look... Whenever we encouraged her to get up, she would make herself sick. She would tense up which in turn caused her pain to intensify. She would then need more pain medication which would make her sleepy. It was a vicious cycle.
So this morning before we had visitors we came up with a game plan. Samantha is in control of when she looks but that shouldn't mean she can get out of bed... Mom and Dad helped her hide her leg as mush as possible when she was standing or in her wheelchair.
Once she got the OK to not look, she relaxed. She took a half dose of Valium and set a goal to leave the hospital today. It took slow steps forward - first she had to get used to sitting up - then letting her leg point down off the bed. They doctors warned us the first time it was down the blood rushes and it can cause pain. Samantha was determined and is getting good at breathing thru the waves until the pain lessons. Once she made it past the leg being down - she stood up and handled the leg without assistance on her crutches. Woo hoo! The doctors signed off and after two stops at different Starbucks for her Frappuccino and cheese box, we made it home.
The next hurdle was was getting out of the car and down 5 steps to the couch. She did it all with her eyes closed or looking forward with the help of Mom and Dad. She sighed with relief as she sank down into her usual spot on the couch.
There was a few tears but no one would know to look at her now. She is hanging out with Isabella playing her Sims game - relaxed and happy.
Jeremy has done a fantastic job holding down the home front with the help of my mom. Mom was a lifesaver with Isabella, making Grandma's Cookies and getting homework done on time. Now that we are home - Mom is sleeping and Jeremy is out in the garage doing whatever with a beer and music.
Samantha received so many well wishes - cards, balloons, plants (oh my!) and her first hour was spent arranging everything so she could see them all. She keeps saying how wonderful all her friends and family are - and you all are!!
It was almost 70 degrees today - sunny and beautiful! It is so good to be home!
I am a bit drained so I will write more tomorrow. I will let everyone know the next steps soon.
Until then - love to everyone!
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