Because We Love Her

Saturday, April 17, 2010

April 18th, 2010 Posted in Daily News Post

It’s 1:15 am and Chloe has been asleep since 11 pm. Last night Dana pulled the shift for one of our night nurses. The report I received was, “A great night.” Chloe slept all night long with no suctioning needed until morning, and then it was thin. Her pulse ox machine went off once for a short period of time and that was it. When she woke up in the morning she was refreshed and said she had slept well.

Knock wood, but tonight seems to be a repeat of last. The machine beeped for about 5 seconds and she has been sleeping well. Ivey just went in on the bed and Chloe only briefly rustled about. Of course, just as I’m typing this, the alarm went off. She had kicked the sensor off her toe.

So, all in all, this overnight gig doesn’t pay much but the rewards are well worth it. Nurse Ivey, on the other hand, is a pain, not liking the door being closed like it is. She may just get sent downstairs if she doesn’t behave.

Chloe is awake now. It’s 1:30 am. Ivey jumped on and off the bed one too many times. Chloe took the wake up as a chance to use her yankour to suction. Now all she wants to do is kick the sensor off her toe. She hates that thing but it’s the only monitor we have to make sure she isn’t in trouble. Hopefully the new tape I used will now make it harder for her to kick it off.

Yesterday was a good day for. Dana and I took her back to Emanuel to see Dr. Steve. He was impressed with what he saw and told her she looked great. She does. We just need things to wake up. We were there during the lunch hour so we didn’t run into very many of our past helpers, even when we took a little tour after the doctor visit.

We called the eyeglass shop before we left and the glasses weren’t in yet. However, just as I was about to leave the house they called to say the glasses came in. So, back in the car and a quick trip downtown was well worth the effort. She loves her glasses. They are called blue but switch between an aqua and a shade of green. They match her eyes perfectly and she CAN SEE! She’s excited, and, I think, can’t wait to show them off at school.

1:45 am, bathroom break, but she seems happy and ready to go back to sleep. Leaving her alone is the key to a good night. Figuring out that pulse ox machine is the key to leaving her alone. It would be great if the alarm came with a remote so it didn’t beep six times before you can reach it. Oh well. I must say though, being an overnight nurse wouldn’t be my first choice of jobs… unless it’s for Chloe of course.

I’ll try and give you an overview in the next blog. My book is calling to me so I guess I’ll go get through a few chapters, hoping Chloe sleeps and the alarm doesn’t go off again. Whenever I move up here I know Dana is awake downstairs. She sleeps with both ears open.

If you haven’t heard of the fundraiser for Chloe that Celebration Church is putting on then here’s a bit of a plug for you. It’s April 29th, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Cost is just $20.00 per person, but no-body will be turned away. Author Dan Millman, “The Way of a Peaceful Warrior,” will be speaking. He also had a movie made from the book, one of his 15 best sellers. 25030 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR, is the address. It’s in the Stafford Woods Conference Center. There will be music before the event… I might even play… Dan will have his books there and will autograph them during the evening. Please help spread the word. We’d love to see the room filled to the 478 capacity. I’ll also have the Famous Chloe Watts Peace Sun Tee Shirts there. They are in white or Chestnut for adults and blue or white for kids. Special orders will be taken for other colors.

Tomorrow is supposed to be a sunny day. It’s our hope you all can get out and soak up some vitamin D. We plan to. I planted my garden today. Maybe I’ll bring the family over and show it off.

BTW, Colin, Kevin and Laura went up to Canada to surprise Sandy on her birthday. She WAS surprised! She told me a couple days ago that the birthday five years from now will be the big one. However, this one will probably stay with her for a while with that surprise. She’s been the one traveling down here for everyone lately. It’s good she received some payback.

Be well,
Ron

  1. 54 Responses to “Saturday, April 17, 2010”

  2. By Rev. Barbara on Apr 18, 2010

    Continuing prayers for sleep-filled nights with amazingly color-filled dreams! Lots of love and huge HUGS! Barb

  3. By Supermanj on Apr 18, 2010

    Great Blog Ron, So glad things seem to be going smoothly, Glad that chloe is getting some nourishing sleep. Hope The event goes well, wish I could be there, but ahh, mid week, 60 plus miles and two businesses. Much love to you all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Again Sandy.

  4. By Kat~ on Apr 19, 2010

    Sounds like Chloe is doing better at home than in the hospital. Maybe it’s her own bed, or maybe it was just too much going on at the hospital. I’m so pleased to hear how much she’s improving, and can’t wait to see her in those awesome glasses !!

    Happy Birthday Sandy !!

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