Saturday- 2PM

Ashley is finally resting and not moaning! But unfortunately our roommate is on a normal life schedule, so pray that the TV and their guests won't wake Ashley up!

I don't think I can even put into words what happened this morning. We had a very heated and emotional discussion with the dtr.  I know that I need to apologize to him the next time we see him, but, I hate to say it this way, we got what is best for Ashley. The bottom line is that he only wanted to feed her 500 calories at night to give her "a chance to eat" during the day. Well, Ashley's daily intake should be 1600/1700 calories and we didn't bring her into the hospital to have her starve, we could have accomplished that at home. I clearly understand the point of wanting her to still try and eat and also not wanting to give her soo much that she throws up, but that is unacceptable. I, unfortunately not so calmly, explained to him that she WON'T eat on her own and that is why we are here...to give her a break from the trauma of eating and to strengthen her, so she can think clearly and hopefully desire to eat again. That was the plan that was discussed with our nurse on Wed. and we thought we were on the same page, but we are learning that not everyone talks to each other around here.

We also had quite a battle over the Flagyl. I probably can't say too much because I don't know who is reading this blog, but we were basically told that there is a national shortage of oral Flagyl and UVA is out and can't get any right now. I, not soo calmly again, explained that I picked some up at Kroger on Thurs. and have it in my purse currently! All I will say is that this issue has also been resolved.

God's goodness to us today...giving us an AMAZING nurse this shift...Jackie! She's the best! Also, it was such an encouragement to have Laura come and sit, pray and enter into the struggle with us. It gets a little monotonous at times and it definitely helps to have others jump in with fresh perspective. Soo grateful for your love and encouragement today friend:)

Bottom line...Ashley is miserable with the NG tube and spends most of the day crying/moaning. We now feel good about the feeding and Flagyl plan. PLEASE pray that the food strengthens her quickly and that the Flagyl works quickly as well to reduce her bacterial overgrowth. (that's a whole other conversation with the dtrs to share later!) PLEASE PRAY FOR THE COMFORT, PRESENCE AND PEACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BE UPON HER! She could use a break today...pray that she has a special sense of the Lord's presence and nearness to her each moment!

I keep waiting for a "breather" in this whole experience...


YOUR PRAYERS ARE WHAT IS SUSTAINING US...PLEASE DON'T STOP...thanks for pressing in,
Lori