Day 3, Part 1

So while I'm here I'll update on today!

I came this morning around 8am. Around 830 Lexi started being in a lot of pain. Turns out her epidural was leaking onto her bed and NOT into her body, hence the pain!! Man! They decided to pull the epidural out early. They picked on her lots, having to roll her and hold her on her side. She was NOT a happy camper. They finally got the epidural out around 945ish and they started her on just oral pain meds. Yay for oxycodone! Lexi took a GLORIOUS nap from 11 until almost 2. Which is awesome since she's hardly slept since we've been in the hospital!! Thank you oxy!

We met with a social worker in regards to her freaking insurance and she was AWESOME. She took us down to the office her at Primary's and now we have a decision from a different division (it's called ABD, basically for disability) coming in about 3-5 days. Karla (social worker) = life saver. She asked all the right questions, even some I never would have thought of. They'll also reimburse and we were coached through the system lately by Jeff (Medicaid liason person). Freak yeah! Hospital people rule.

Lexi is pretty angry and rude today! Sad day! BUT she has her epidural, catheder and IV out! Go Lexi! She also took her first ride in her wheelchair. First time sitting up (sooooooo painful for her. We took pictures to try and depict it!) and we went for a ride with Lisa (PT) and Taira (OT) down to the rehab room. Lexi didn't like sitting up much. She was in so much pain and it was coming out with really rude and angry words. After we talked with Primary's rehab, we took Lexi up to see the playroom which is full of toys and crafts that the kids where the kids can play. Obviously, Lexi isn't really able to yet but she enjoyed it anyways.

When we came back to our room, a vase of flowers and a balloon were waiting there from JD Collings! JD is her pseudo-uncle and one of our best friends. He sent it all the way from Virginia! She's in heaven with all these thoughtful and fun surprises! ;-) Thanks, guys!

That's a basic run-down of today.