Sorry I didn't get on to update yesterday but I got out of the hospital for a little while and spent some time with the kids and Joel got moved back to the regular floor. Yesterday the Dr's thought Joel might have fluid on his lungs but I have yet to get a confirmation on that. His incision was a little red and looking like it might have an infection but they were just going to keep an eye on it. I couldn't stay last night since he was in a double room. One of the Dr's came around later in the afternoon yesterday and told Joel he had to get up 2 times and he wanted him walking. Joel did very well. The first time was rough and he needed assistance standing but around 10pm he got up again and took 2 baby steps. Dr was there watching so the pressure was on. I stayed till almost midnight and Joel was sad when I left for home.
Day 4 had a rough start. I didn't get in bed till almost 2 am and had the alarm set for 5:30am. I hit snooze till 6 and finally got up and got into the shower then headed out the door to my moms house where Gage and Ty have been staying. I nursed Gage and headed out the door with Ty and dropped him at school on my way back to the hospital. Joel had a really rough day yesterday so I called into work today. I know it sounds weird but I get so much more rest when I sleep in the chair bed at the hospital. Joel had a really slow start this morning. He started coughing this morning and I started coughing this afternoon so it sounds like we are both getting sick. Coughing is causing Joel tremendous amounts of pain so I hope they can get him something to keep it under control. Joel got his own room again so looks like I will be staying with him tonight. I know that relaxed him a little. He has had wonderful care for the most part but last night be had a nurse that wasn't so good and he was in pain most of the night so he got no rest. I am glad I will be here tonight to help out if needed.
The Dr came in this afternoon and removed a couple staples in 2 different places along the incision line that runs up Joel's belly. The wound was a little red and seemed to be infected. She packed the open area with gauze and hopefully this will help it heal. Joel has been in pain most of the day since the staples were removed and all the coughing. He was also moved off his bed to go get a chest x-ray and also check his legs for clots. It's been a busy day and 1pm rolled around and he still hadn't gotten out of bed. I had a little chat with him and he finally got up and stayed up for over 10 minutes. No walking yet but it gave the aid a chance to change his linens and I washed him up and changed his gown. He always looks better after he gets up and I am sure he feels better with fresh bedding. I had a chat with the nurse because Joel was eating and she got him to eat 4-5 bites of lunch and 4-5 bites of dinner. It's a start. He's sleeping now so I got a couple minutes on the computer but I am going to go get some rest now.
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Hang in there girl. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers back in Lowell. I love the new pic up from September, you guys are such a gorgeous family :)
You don't know me, but I'm a friend of Heather's. I want you to know that I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Joel is a young, strong man and will pull through this with flying colors. Keep your faith, stay strong and know that you are loved.
Thinking about your family every day. Melanie, you're amazing. Joel is a lucky man to have you by his side through all of this. He's a strong healthy man with an amazing family to keep him strong. Hang in there and give Joel my best. Love you! Carla
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