Jessie was up a lot last night either throwing up, going to the bathroom (a result of all the fluids pumped into her) or getting eyedrops every three hours. Unfortunately, it's going to be like this for several days and nights to come.
The doctors did their rounds today and asked Jessie if she'd like to participate. She did so they came into the room, but left the lights off for her. She still has a headache which they feel is a result of the lumbar puncture. She is getting lots of fluids and the doctor wants her to try to drink some coffee. Apparently caffeine helps, but the mechanism by which it works is unclear. I bought her a coffee last night when this was first suggested, but she didn't feel like she could keep it down. I put it in the refrigerator. This morning when the docs mentioned it again I brought it out and she was able to keep down a few sips.
Jessie did anticipate weight loss as a side effect of these hospital stays so she enjoyed all the ice cream she wanted in the previous weeks to prepare herself. 😃
Right now she is resting and doing a little bit of reading. I think she will nap throughout the day given her sleepless nights.
12:20pm- the sun is here! Her headache is gone and she is feeling much better. She is up out of bed and taking a shower. I think I even heard some singing in there! Hallelujah Amen.
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