Three Weeks To Go

We are 2.5ish weeks post surgery and have about 3 more weeks in casts. It couldn't get here soon enough. Maeve is doing wonderfully, but the immobility of this whole situation is a challenge. She is getting very comfortable watching TV and being carried everywhere! She never complains about her casts and almost accepts them as things that will be here forever. It is too funny. We were expecting constant complaints about them, but after the first few days she has never really mentioned them again. It is almost like they have always been there. She also never complains of itching or discomfort. This is all good, because it is making the time much more bearable. She is completely off the pain medication (acutally has been for about a week). Unfortunately this surgery has completely set back the potty training and she has no interest now. Thankfully we heard from her new preschool and they will let her start once the casts are off potty trained or not. This is a huge relief because we were starting to worry about where she was going to go for that one day per week. It looks like everything is falling into place.

The boys are all doing great too and the Fall has proven to be a super busy time of year around here. Aidan is doing flag football and absolutely loving it. He talks about it all the time and wishing for more practices and games. We haven't really seen this from him regarding other sports, so it is great to watch. He has always liked everything and asked to play different sports, but never really LOVED them like football. Cian is playing soccer and also really enjoying it. He is on a new team, but it is working out well and he is playing well. His coach is great with the kids so we are enjoying the experience too. Fintan is (kinda) playing soccer. He is technically on a team, but has yet to participate in it at all. We are seriously considering pulling him out of it. We never started the other boys this early, but Fintan really wanted to play so we thought, Why not? Once it started, he cries the entire time and refuses to do anything. We are getting really frustrated with his behavior and he is worrying about it all week long (when is the next game!!!). It is just not worth it, so I think we have learned that Kindergarten might just be the year to start sports for our kids. Anything before that just doesn't seem to work out. Oh well.

Aidan and Cian have also started cub scouts again. They both really enjoy it so that is good. This year we are selling popcorn, so if anyone wants some let us know!!
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Maeve has taken over our den/playroom as "her room."

What a difference a Day Makes

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The princess is back on her thrown and directing traffic all around her. Susie asked her today if she needed a bell and Maeve responded with a quick "No." Screaming "MOM" is apparently much more efficient. Our new pain medication routine is working well and Maeve had a pretty good night. She still is asking us constantly to take her "socks" off, but hopefully as her pain gets better those request will (might/hopefully) decrease. She is non-weight bearing for the next FIVE weeks so the next challenge will be keeping her down. She has already tried to stand up a few times, so this will be interesting.

Home

We are home. Maeve had a horrible day and we are quite frustrated with the care we received from Shriners right now. I'm sure our perspective will change over the next few days, but for right now we are happy to be home. Pain control is a huge issue, so the next few days will be tough!

Surgery Complete

After a very long day, Maeve is out of surgery and in her room. They had to cut into the bones on both feet and place pins so she is in plaster casts on both feet. They are not over the knee as we thought so that is good. The MD is very happy with the outcome and he says the feet look great. Maeve will be in the casts for 5 weeks.

For now she is doing okay. Not too much pain and hopefully will get some sleep tonight. Her IV came out this evening and because she is drinking well they didn't put it back in. The down side is that she hates the pain medicine so the IV would have come in handy. Susie is with her tonight so we will see how the night goes. Thanks for all the prayers today!!

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Getting checked in and not too sure about all this.

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Hanging out in the play room. This is one of the last smiles Maeve gave us during this trip.

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In the recovery room. She still had the epidural block at this time, so life was still pretty good.

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Maeve's Surgery

We (Susie, Maeve and I) are in St. Louis for Maeve's big surgery tomorrow. She is having her cleft feet repaired. We are very excited to get this completed and yet nervous for her and for the unknowns that are out there. Hopefully all goes well tomorrow and she has a quick recovery. She should be in casts for about 3 weeks. We will have more information tomorrow and will update the blog throughout the day. If you think about it, please say a prayer for Maeve tomorrow morning!
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