Plan B

So we have been home 2 days now and Chloe is still not eating or drinking much.  We have been hiding our eating because I was afraid she would want what was on our plates.  But since she barely seems to eat at all, I couldn't imagine that now she would want what we were eating.  Tonight I decided to have us all eat as a family to see if that would spark some eating.  She did eat some at dinner and did not wine or complain about wanting stuff we were eating.  So I was feeling more positive. 

I have sort of been using a spoon.  Don't tell the doctor.  I know I hate it when my patients don't follow my directions, so I am sure the surgeon would not be too happy.  But I am dealing with an 18 month old independent toddler who does not like the idea of eating with a syringe.  I am using one of those really soft plastic toddler spoons which are small and I am not putting the spoon in her mouth, just sort of dropping the food into her mouth at the lips.  We are also trying to give her food in a cup, like yogurt.  She seems to eat more when we use those methods instead of the syringe.  I am not giving up on the syringe, but just have some other tools in my tool bag.

She has been a little more fussy since we have been home.  Some is due to pain I'm sure, but some is just probably not feeling generally well.  We are giving her pain medication and I'm sure that makes her feel a little off.  Also, she has not been sleeping well at night.  She wakes up numerous times and is restless.  So all of these factors contribute to her mood.  She does love to be outside however and I am thankful for the cooler weather.  We have been on many walks since we have been home.  She seems very content outside, so I am sure we will be spending a lot of time outside in the next few weeks. 

She continues to do great with the no no guards.  I am absolutely amazed at how adaptable she has been with those things.  She does not seem to mind wearing them and they do not seem to slow her down in the slightest.  I hope that trend continues.

Her face continues to look better and better.  The swelling is going down and the slight bruising is resolving.  I can't wait to see the final product!  We go back to the surgeon on Wednesday to have her sutures removed and I am anxious to see what he thinks.

We really appreciate all of the support and prayers.  I'm not sure we could have gotten through this ordeal without them.  Chloe is an amazing girl that I hope all of you will be able to meet someday.    

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My little Aggies