Post Opt Day 12

The drain was removed today! The doctors said that her drainage had decreased to the amount that it wasn't useful and the resident doctor came by and removed it early this afternoon. Lacey was very relieved and has had a better day today and has been on pain meds by mouth all day. Her pain has been bad a few times but the fact that it is controlled by mouth is one step in the right direction for getting discharged. She was able to have a good walk today with her mother outside to the sidewalk, and the weather here was great with a temp around 60 degrees. Lacey is very ready to go home..mentally at least, but we're not sure she's quite ready physically. The doctors this morning said they were looking torward Monday for discharge to the hotel. We will then stay in the hotel from 1 to 1 1/2 weeks then finally head home if all goes well. We will have to see the surgeon in his clinic before going back to MS. We are so ready. I think that by Monday, Lacey will possibly be ready for discharge to hotel. The only line she has left in her is the PICC line in her right arm that is used for IV fluids and TPN. They have cut the TPN down to only 12 hours a day instead of 24 and the nurses and doctors are simply amazed at the fact that she's not having much nausea. They are counting her calories and backing off the TPN as her calories increase. Her blood sugars have been better controlled and the nurses think that the islets are beginning to work. The nurse tonight just came in and said it was purely a miracle that Lacey has only vomitted once since the surgery, and of course we attribute that simply to our loving all powerful God, who has continue to providentially work every detail out so that this process has been bearable for Lacey. It has been very very difficult and at times, she and I both have wanted to quit, but the Lord graciously continues to provide grace and strength.
We will see what the night and tomorrow holds and we are both SO ready to come home and see our family, church, friends, an co workers. Miss you all so much. Thanks for the prayers and support. I've pasted some pictures below and hope this makes you smile. Lace was able to feed Elyse a bottle today for the first time in many weeks. She cried through the whole process. She misses her so much and longs for the day when she can feed her again. It's so easy to overlook little things in life like feeding our children bottles and changing their diapers, but these things are precious and should be appreciated. Lacey is so ready to be the mother God has called her to be and that day is coming soon. She also got to eat Cadburry chocolate today and Raising Canes chicken fingers. The pictures shown are such a blessing to see for us, and were taken during her times of feeling good. Please keep praying because there are many times during the day when the smiles you see are not there because of such pain. Pray that God will continue to heal her body, and that He will be glorified through our testimony of this sufferring. We love you all. Enjoy the pics, smile and cry with us. God is truly good.

First time feeding Elyse in weeks

First ever taste of Canes Chicken...Logan will be proud!!