"You keep trying to pick a fight, but I'm still just happy you're alive." - Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible), The Incredibles,
No, Sara has not tried to pick a fight, but I am still just happy she's alive. Her medical team is beginning to wean her off of oxygen and blood pressure medication. They are also giving her medication to manage her pain. Sara is resting frequently, but fully alert and communicating. She is able to move all her limbs.
We thank everyone who has said a prayer, lifted us up in their thoughts, and shared words of encouragement through a variety of communication channels. It has given us strength knowing so many care for Sara and Graeme's well-being. It's humbling, too.
The four questions I hear most frequently are:
- How are Graeme and Sara doing? They are doing well.
- How do you pronounce Graeme? Like the cracker (if you're a foodie) or the unit of measurement (if you're a geek).
- What caused the bleeding? This is a question that Sara and I have given little thought to now. This was Sara's fourth pregnancy and third c-section. We knew that there would likely be bleeding following delivery. The uterine wall was so thin in places, I could Graeme in the womb. (I'm told this is not normal). Fortunately, her medical teams in Grinnell and Des Moines took actions that stopped the bleeding and saved her life. I have spoken with a few friends who have gone through this and they had the same experiences we had.
- When will Sara hold Graeme? Soon. The Ob department and family and friends in Grinnell are doing a great job lovin' on Graeme. The ICU at Mercy in Des Moines is doing a great job with Sara, but we don't know yet when she will come home.
- What can I do to help? We are working on a support plan for when Sara and Graeme come home. We'll share details in a future post - stay tuned.
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There's a website that can organize meals, babysitting, etc. For those who want to help can log on and pick when and what they can do. The website is something like lotahelpinghands.com. let me know what you need help with and I would gladly sign up.
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