Friday, May 8, 2009

We are Sleep-Deprived Zombie People

So it has been a rough week, as you all can imagine, but things are looking up. Our main problems right now are 1) the catheter that she has until tomorrow, which causes discomfort and painful bladder spasms that wake her up every hour or so at night and 2) the meds, which affect her appetite, which also affects sleep. So basically the Aplin family is a bunch of sleep-deprived zombie people.

Regardless of these difficulties, she is improving. We are glad that Grandparents Jim and Jill will be here tomorrow to help bounce the baby and maybe change a diaper here and there. Oh and Jill is a nurse so she will be the one who gets to take the catheter out tomorrow morning.

I think this face pretty much says it all.


Taking her meds...not her idea of a good time


That damned catheter, and the double diaper method




The Botanic Gardens today


Can you find the baby in the Cherry Blossoms?


We just wanted to let everyone know that we are home and doing well, even if extremely sleep-deprived. Thanks so much for all your emails, texts and voice messages. And a special shout-out to Grandma Moonpie, who was at the hospital helping out everyday. Couldn't have done it without her.

6 comments:

Moonpie said...

A posted comment at 2:23 am says it all. I pray that the catheter coming out will make all the difference so Beth can have a wonderful Mother's Day. Love to Jim & Jill and keep us posted about the dreaded catheter.
LOVE GMP

Unknown said...

Pretty impressive that she can point like a prima ballerina even when feeling poopy. Must take after mommy on that one. Love,
Anne

R and L said...

So glad to hear that the operation went well and she seems to be doing healing and gettin on despite the invasion. Poor muffin - that little face! And poor mom and dad - the constant stress of all of this! You guys just amaze me. You deserve a vacation and parents of the year award (in the form of a vacation). I love the phote of her amidst the petals. I hope you get some sleep soon!
Love L&R

Anonymous said...

YOu all are so strong. I know Queen S will be back to herself soon.
I really love the photo of her in the blossoms...she is the prettiest ofum.
Cant wait to see you all
Love to you guys
carly

Jill said...

I miss reading a story to Susannah and seeing her when she first wakes up and oh so much more. She is a resilient, good natured, gorgeous girl and is fortunate enough to have the best parents in the world for her.

corinne said...

love you susannah! You rock!!! And much love to Beth and Ben - you both are doing fantastic in the midst of it all!! So glad the grands were there! - nothing like that support!! Lots of love, corinne