Post Op Day # 5

Sorry I am slow on the updates. I talked to my mom and dad today, they said yesterday Chase continued to have spinal fluid drain from his nose and he had a very bad headache that scared them. They made a decision to stay in the hospital a few more days and get Chase into some physical, speech and occupational therapy. This has been a very good thing for Chase and has helped him to understand behavior this tumor has caused and what to expect in the future. It is hard to commit to staying longer in the hospital, but it is what is best for Chase. My dad said today is the happiest he has seen Chase in a long time. He looks really good and it has to be a good sign that he is starting to notice the hot nurses. In fact he is putting off taking a shower until the cute nurse is back on duty. He has a wheel chair in his room and thinks it is funny to wheel down the hall scaring little kids. My mom said he looks like Frankenstein. He has a three year old that is always peeking into his room to get a look at the monster. :) He did throw up this morning after physical therapy, but my mom said he ate a really good dinner and Amber brought him a smoothie that he ate. He is taking less pain medication. When I called he was cuddling with baby Rivers. He is doing well. The physical therapist want him to finish out his physical therapy through Friday. Chase and my parents made the choice to do physical therapy and they are thinking about coming home Wed. or Thurs. we'll have to see how they all feel next week, they are all getting tired of being in the hospital especially when they were planning to come home today. They are all doing well and very upbeat this evening.

Congratulations Kallie on a new baby girl!!! Can't wait to see her.