Day 2
This day is worse than yesterday. Shelby has been throwing up since Tuesday morning at 12:30. Each time it has been a very large volume and very dark brown in color. (Boy, she is going to kill me) Anyway, she has been so miserable about throwing up that it has been almost impossible to turn her because each time she is turned, she has to be sat up and completely changed (bed linens too) I told her I couldn't believe she had not passed completely out from the pain. Finally, this morning, the Orthopedic service (who did the surgery) decided to insert an NG tube. (Nasal Gastric) for all you beginners, haha and do a Gastric Interologist consult. They agreed as well, also to put her on gastric acid suppressors and watch for 24 hours. Also, no food or drink until the observation period is over. (She acutally would rather never eat or drink again as of today) If they do not get a difinitive answer tomorrow, they will do a Endoscopic probe in Friday, under general anesthesia (on her back- she would rather die I'm sure) Also, they had to do a set of X-Rays from her bed on her back- I was crying through trying to find encouraging words)Oh yeah, they discontinued her Tordal (anti-inflammatory) and her Moriphine continuous drip. She only gets her pain medication on demand (if she remembers to push the button ) They had to do that to decide if they were causing the problems. Please pray all you prayer warriors that this will turn out to be nothing and her abdomin will wake up. This will not result in further invasive procedures, the tube will be pulled quickly and she can rest. There is not much of that going on for her at all. Shelby does not want to have visitors because this is a really bad time for her. We are getting pretty tired.
Much love to everyone and we know the Lord will answer those who ask in His name.
Kim
posted by Kim Newhouse @ 4:05 PM
19 comments
19 Comments:
Kim,
Our life group has been updated by email (in case they don't check the blog), so know that we are all praying fervently for you all. We are praying for Shelby's pyisical needs and for your and Mike's emotional needs, having to see your baby in so much pain. You all must be so exhausted. We love y'all and will continue to lift you up!
The Williams
Shelby! I love you girl! I hope you get some rest and feel better soon. You need to feel better so we can go swimming again this summer! I am praying for you! Love, Sharon Hall
We are praying for the Newhouse's right now!!! Heavenly Father show this sweet family your peace. As it says in Philippians 4:6-8 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything (a trying Day 2 after surgery) by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Lord I ask that you pour out your mercy on them right now. I ask that you give Shelby comfort and that you give Kim & Mike wisdom, strength, and energy to care for her and that you give Taylor and Kendall encouragement and security right now.
We love you all and thank you for the privilege of praying for you!
The McMichael Family
KIM,
I CONTINUE TO PRAY. GET ALL THE REST YOU CAN EVEN IF IT IS A QUICK NAP. I KNOW GOD IS TAKING CARE OF SHELBY BUT IT IS SO HARD SOMETIME. HANG IN THERE! I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH. I WISH YOU DID NOT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AND SHELBY DID NOT, BUT MAYBE IT WILL BE BETTER WHEN IT IS ALL OVER.
LOVE YOU
NANCY ASHWORTH
We love you and are keeping informed from your blog. Things are tough right now, but so are you-hang in there. You are constantly in our prayers!!! Love, Jon, Dena, Shauna and Reece
Hi Shelby. I am praying so hard for you and I hope you get better real soon. Don't worry it will all be over soon enough; you will get thru it.
Love you so much,
Amanda C.
Shelby,
I hope you get better soon. We just said a special prayer for you in Bible Class. We all wanted to send our love. We're thinking of you and praying that you will feel better soon! Love ya!!
Hi, Shelb it's me Ken. Well I will see you when you get home next week. I love you BUNCHES!!!!!!!! I really hope you get better REALLY soon. It's really quiet around the house with out you. By the way you have TONS of mail from people that we dont even know. Isnt that funny???!!! I love you.
Love, Kendall (aka KK)
Mike, Kim and Shelby,
We are praying for God to take your pain away and to heal your stomach. We know God will hear our specific prayers! We love you all and miss being able to see you. We're praying for relief and rest for all of you!
Love,
Tracy, Amy, Charlie and Claire
Hello Shelby,
We are praying for you to heal quickly and feel better soon.
We are looking forward to seeing your smile again.
We will keep praying.
Love,
David,Gayle,and Ryan Thornton
Dear Newhouse Clan,
I am sorry to hear about Shelby's woes. I hope the
Lord will bring comfort and ease to her soon. Can one of you let me know exactly what this surgery was? I knew nothing of this until Sunday and I am still in the dark about what the procedure was and what is to be accomplished - when you have time.
lots of love and prayers,
Steffy Clingan
Shelby,
Just remember God still Loves you very much, so do I. I pray for you at school every day before we go to lunch. My teacher Sister Campbell said she will also pray for you. We will still pray for your recovery.
Love always your friend,
Margaret
Kim,
I hope this message finds you at home getting some much-needed rest. We are praying continuously for Shelby. We enjoyed getting to see Kendall and Taylor this evening. Sweet Taylor mentioned that she had gotten to talk to Shelby--I'm sure it is very hard being separated from her. I know that God continues to hold your family in His arms--we pray that you will have both physical and emotional peace during this time.
We love you!
LeeAnne G
Dear Kim Mike and Shelby,
Mort and I continue to pray for you. I wish I could help you some-
how. I pray that y'all can get through each hour. I Pray they
find out quickly the current cause
of problems so Shelby doesn't have any more pain than she's already
got to deal with. We love y'all. Let me know if there is anything
I can do. Raelon and Mort
Kim and Mike,
Here I am bawling (sp??) as I read your blog. You and Mike are so strong. I can only imagine the strength you have to muster to carry on with the wonderful smiles I saw yesterday. I pray for physical and emotional comfort for all of you and for the physicians steady minds and hands.
In Christ, Deirdre
Kim,
Oh, how our hearts have ached as we read your sufferings... We are praying that God will give the medical staff wisdom to discern accurately and quickly the source of these complications and that God will bring Shelby comfort in the absence of her pain medication. Things will get better! May God give you what you need today to comfort and care for Shelby. Love you! Leslie Buffington
Shelby: I love the note from your sister, but it amazing how God gives new friends and love. I am blessed to have met your parents, grandparents and you today. Thank you for letting me pray with you, and for the courage you have and trust you have in our God. You have an awesome family lifting you up to the Hands of Jesus.
Steve Eller
Hi Shelby, Kimberly here from Moss Rock farm , Leap of Faith and Alaska. I am sending all the healing thoughts I can muster and have a prayer circle here for you. When this is all and done i hope you and the family come join me in Alaska for a week as I am fully accessible now:). You are an inspiration to me girl and I hope you can feel this hug winging your way!!!
Newhouse family,
I just wanted so say your in our prayers..You may not remember me but I knew you when you guys attented Westbury.
To: Shelby,
Your a very strong and special young lady. The Lord truly is with you at all times.
Mom & Dad,
I can only imagen how hard this is for you both. The Lord has given you 3 of his favorite angels.. you guys are doing a great job with them..keep hanging in there!
Taylor& Kendall,
Your great sister!. Stay close.
Love, Carly Rodriguez and Fam.
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