Friday Surprise ... Visiting Mom

Friday afternoon we picked up Martha & Daniel after school and they had a great visit with Mom. Everyone is excited about the progress Hope has made. Dr. Boutros said that she has passed the "critical time" ~ the first fifteen hours ~ for major issues with the flap/transplant and everything is right on schedule.

They are managing her pain very well and, although Hope doesn't feel she still needs pain meds, Dr. Boutros has a "set program" and doesn't deviate. Today, the IV will be discontinued and she will go on oral meds ... the first step down.

You can see the top of "the blanket" in this photo. It looks like a light-weight inflatable mattress that covers her entire body and blows warm air. Hope LOVES it and has asked to take it home with her ... she said it's better than a Snuggie!