We spent today alternating between Addie and Joan's rooms. Addie is doing very well, and is happy to report that her kidney is functioning even better than most newly transplanted kidneys at this time. She also wanted to be sure we mention in the blog how wonderful the nurses and staff are at Stanford. Each nurse in her wing attends to only two patients. Addie was able to get out of bed and sit in her chair today. She will most likely be discharged on Sunday or Monday.
Joan spent much of the day trying to move as little as possible. Fortunately, they switched her pain medication from the IV to a pill. Last night she woke up every fifteen minutes to push her pain medication button. Hopefully, now that she has the pill she will be getting relief for a longer period of time. She did get up and walk today, but they are planning to keep her until Saturday instead of releasing her tomorrow.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments on yesterday's post! I read them all to Joan and Addie, and they were very appreciative!
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I am so glad everything went smoothly and Addie is recovering so rapidly! Joan, I'm sure you'll be feeling much better too in a day or two.
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for you both and really appreciate getting the blogs to keep me up to date. You are both strong women and I know you are in good hands with Pete and Joy.
Many hugs and blessings,
Chris Pillsbury
What a blessing it is that both of you are doing well. What an answer to many many prayers. Thank you so much for the updates on the blog. You are all on my mind so often and I am grateful to know how things are going.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to all of you!
Shannon and Elizabeth (aka kliz)
I rejoice in the Lord knowing that the surgery was a success. I will pray for a speedy recovery for Joan and Addie.
ReplyDeleteGood morning to the dynamic duo! At breakfast Evan regaled us with how Addie got her kidney. It went something like this...
ReplyDeleteThe doctor goes into the room with Joan and he says "may I please take your kidney out of you now?" Then he takes his magic wand and waves it over her belly and then the kidney pops out of her belly button and flys through the air until it goes to Addie's room and then the doctor puts the kidney were it is supposed to go. Then Addie doesn't have an ouchy anymore and Joan is a super hero forever!
Can Even tell a story or what? Well I wish it was that easy because then you wouldn't need to worry about pain killers etc.
Love you both to pieces and thinking of you every minute. "Gentle hugs" to both of you.
Holley, Brian, Taylor, Evan, and Camille :)
Wonderful news. Continuing to pray for a smooth recovery.
ReplyDeleteJoy! I am soooooooooo happy to hear how well things are going for your mom and Joan. Thanks to God. Please extend my well wishes to each of them. I know you, Jeremy, your dad and baby Jade are overjoyed at the results of the kidney transplant. Let Addie and Joan know that I send them speedy recovery wishes! My thoughts and prayers will continue.
ReplyDeleteWhen ya'all come home I would love to bring dinner where ever it may be needed! I'll be in touch with you on that.
Tell your mom that I'm a grandma now too! Marissa and Fred's baby Alivia June was born June 30th and it's been wonderful watching our sweetness every day. I am overwhelmed with happiness. I'm sharing this because I know you all can appreciate the experience of a new baby in the family, with the love of all your lives.......Miss Baby Jade!!! Kiss her for me! Love you lots, Kat & Leon
Simon & Cindy want to wish you both the best. We have been thinking of you both and checking on your condition daily. We are very happy that everything went well and you are both on the road to recovery.
ReplyDeleteSimon & Cindy Umscheid
We're delighted to hear the transplant is complete. Hope you both continue to improve and gain strength quickly. If we can help in any way we are here for you. We think the Pedersens are a family of heroes!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Harry and Arline
baby Tae says hi, feel better soon, and come give me a squeeze! Going into night 4 both parents and kiddo are doing better than we expected...hope you both are too as you head into night 2. Love Michael, Jana and Tae
ReplyDeleteSo glad to here all are up and well!!
ReplyDeleteJulianna