Thirty days. That is long, right? A long time to be in the hospital, visit the hospital, sleep on an air matress, get six hours of sleep, not go home, not have a drink ( I feel like I am in rehab), not see " my kids"/colleagues, miss seeing my tulips bloom, not see my friends ( most of them), not go to school ( Hayden or I), not leave he PICU, not cook...long, right? ( sigh)
Well, day 30 is off to a nice start. Hayden and Rob are hanging out, starting their day. Hayden had a good day yesterday. He worked really hard on PT and " the plan" seems to be slowly working. All of his lab results were good. He enjoyed his visitors and his time with me. Hayden really spunks up in the evening. He ate a good dinner, watched basketball and played Uno with Rob. We are hoping for more continued progress.
Our rude roomate left right at shift change. I got to be with her ALL day. Rob did not. She enjoyed a fulk day of being rude to me and the nursing staff. Big fun.She found it her place to lecture me on the importance of staying home with a child who has medical needs; as opposed to working outside the home. She clearly doesn't know that work is a huge part of who I am and that I'd be a bad person if I stayed home. ( I wasn't goinbg to explain it to her, that would involve talking to her and I was NOT doing that) Rob and Hayden would likely move away and leave no forwardong address. Plus, let's be real, I love nice things. Shoes. Travel. Wine. Dinner out. Clothes. Spa trips.Lattes. These are items a working woman can afford ( and justify). But thanks for the advice nosey, bi- atch.
I am popping home for maybe an hour tonight. I'll leave around 7pm to head over there. Hope to be there by 8:30 atthe latest. I need to grab my mail, a check book, some warm weather clothing, and leave $ for the cleaning lady. Then I'll jump back in the car and return to casa Silverman to sleep.
Oh, Shiny Tail still swims. Amazing.
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Things keep sounding better for Hayden. He is a strong little guy.
As for you new roommate, never feel that you need to explain why you work. I actually think it is pretty amazing that you can be a mother and work full time and still be great at both:)
It looks like the Canal Run ladies would like to visit on May 15. If it ends up being a bad day or if it is too much, just let us know. We are flexible and completely understand.
Are you sure you want to get your house cleaned again? I am sure it is still clean. Save yourself the money and get a massage. I can tell Angie for you.
We're so glad things are moving in the right direction with Hayden - we read your blog faithfully. After school, it's the first thing the boys ask me about (immediately followed by, what is there to eat?) Beyond the Stadler family, you have an active readership at Choice Hotels, where we're all pulling for you.
I'm totally with the Murphy family about never explaining why you work. (I like those Murphys.) You need to take care of you or you are no good to anyone else. As far as people like Hayden's last roommate are concerned, don't waste a moment's thought on them. Their own insecurities drive them to question others' choices. You rock at being a mom - don't let anyone tell you differently.
Smooches to the whole Lazorchak crew! Jen, Dave, Reed & Grant
Hey Allison,
I think I like you!@#&I think when Hayden comes home we should have a post fontan playdate with Ella and Hayden.
They can compare "fontan" scars!As I protest my love for Dr.Brenner.We had Dr.Cameron and Dr.V assisted with Ella.Prayers your way.
Maybe when you get out we can meet and I will bring my friend "Absolute"..LOl!!!Hang in there.
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