The nurse came in last night because Myah's alarm was going off ..she looked at her IV and said her vein blewout..So she had to remove the Iv...Not Fun..not to mention momma aint happy..and if momma aint happy aint nobody happy..
Having said that...they nurses had to try and find another vein...4 nurses holding her down and round 2 started...She gave them the fight of her life..I had to walk into the hallway..I couldnt pull it together...After 1/2 hour they were not successful..
They called the VAT team in ..that is all they do...IV lines...but the surgeon arrived to make rounds and he was not happy to see Myah with no PICC line and NO IV line..
He grabbed a needle and proceeded to do it himself..Poking her here, poking her there..moving the needle around inside her arm trying to ge tthe vein..she is friggen SCREAMING..I had to walk into the hallway again..
They decided to try her feet..he poked her a few times and finally got a vein in her foot..so we thought..as they were reaching for the tape the needle popped out...
I had it..I put a STOP to it..There is no reason why they cant put an IV line in while she is under anesthesia tomorrow...The docotr said No..she needs her morphine and antibiotics during the night..MOTHERS DECISION.....I said NO. NO .NO.NO...followed by "That's my final answer"..
I figured if she was in dire pain we could give her an injection in her thigh...antibiotics can wait until tomorrow..I argued my point with every nurse and doctor...and then closed my door to our suite...waiting for someone to come in and agree with me or tell me that they will do it my way...an hour passed.....
The nurse finally comes in and said the doctor ordered 3 ounces of pedialyte for her to drink so she doesnt dehydrate...and she will go down to OR tomorrow for her PICC line and IV insertion...This is when I started my victory dance...
The night was rough..there was discomfort but I coached her through it and stroked her hair and held her hand...I was doing the breathing excersices that I learned when I was in labor. (funny what crap comes back to you and the weirdest of moments). I was standing all night next to her crib...neither of us slept but maybe we can next week sometime..
I truly have bonded with Myah in a way that we would of never of bonded if back at home. She has gained her trust with me...I continue to learn from her everyday...
Our journey to Adopt our daughter from China Born March 7, 2006
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Hello, I was just given your blog address and had to write. We adopted our little girl from China Sept.07 - she has been in Cinincinnati Children's hospital many times!! In fact, we were just there last Thurs.-Mon. I don't know your daughter's concerns, but Lily has a lot of issues with her kidneys, bladder, and ureters. She had a very extensive surgery done this past July - we stayed in children's for 16 days, so I know how long the days can seem at the hospital! I don't know how long you'll be there, but I'm close enough to come bring you lunch or dinner or coffee, anything! Or if you just want to write back and forth, please feel free. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Rachel
Rina - Mom says that these little girls are very, very tough. She saw Emily's repsonse to merely having blood drawn. Took about 5 adults w/me on top of her crying/singing "Jesus Loves Me...". Em's petite, but she was giving those pros a run for their money. My whole mantra was, "JUST DO IT!" Nevermind the coaxing, soft talking, yadda, yadda. Just do what you have to do and let's get this over with. NOW! Ugh. I cannot fathom the extent of your experiences.
After Em's ear surgery, when she woke up....have mercy. Nurses finally wanted to sedate her. I told them, "No need. She'll only be like this again in 45 minutes if you do. Same song. 2nd verse. Let's just get it out of her system now."
I KNOW my experiences are not even in the same universe as yours...but just know that we care. We love you. We're here for you.
Vicki
Oh....I just wish you weren't having these negative experiences. Vicki and her mom are right-these little girls are tough and they are fighters! and I am so happy when I see that side of Bree because I know in my heart that is how she survived two years in that orphanage. Please take up Rachel on her offer (I say this because although you are so close in proximity to me you are still so far away and it will make me feel better!) You need someone who has "been there and done that" to hold your hand. We love ya!!!!!and we want mama happy!!!!haha
I think you can rest assured that Myah is tough! I mean after the papoose-head butting-spitting incident....it's pretty obvious that she can hold her own. But this is getting ridiculous! I'm so glad you put your foot down!!! Like I said, I would not have had the nerve, so I admire you women that do!! I hope you get some rest soon!
I came here via the Gour's blog. Prayers going out to you and your little Myah this week. I can't even imagine.
We will pray for Myah and for you and your family. Myah is blessed to have a 'warrior' mama! I will pray also that God gives you the strength and wisdom that you need to see her through this. She is a beautiful girl. It is sad to see her have to endure this pain. I know as a mom, I would rather endure it myself, than watch my child suffer.
Kim
I went back and read many of your previous posts. Oh my, your little girl has been through a lot. Our adopted son has had two surgeries in six month and is scheduled to undergo a huge suregery in March. Hope you guys fly through this and get to come home very soon. Can you share what it is that is wrong with your daughter?
Hi all,
Thanks for all the prayers...
I run to the computer and read your comments when I feel I do not have strength..
I am sure you all understand that we choose not to put all of myah's medical issues out on blog..For 2 reasons..
1-...our boys, ages 5,6,and 8 read this blog and I dont think they are mentally able to process all the information
2-...I do not want to deface my daughter within our community...I need to protect her..
after all this is not my story but hers..I am simply journaling and recording MY journey..
But it is safe for all to know that she does have 1 kidney...and having said that there are complications that are associated..
Your love and concern goes deep and we are so proud to have all of you in our corner...
xoxoxo
Rina
I was given your blog address and have read through what you are experiencing. I just wanted to cry. We just brought our daughter home in November 2008. We have been to CCHMC many times for tests and still have more to go. No surgeries scheduled (thank goodness) but the tests can be tough too. We are local. There are about 200 local families in the Cincinnati area with children from China. I know the internet is a great lifeline, but if you need a real live human to have dinner or lunch with, feel free to reach out. melicombs@yahoo.com
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