Location: Toronto
Health status: stable
Still sedated and on breathing support.
Maeve is still spiking a fever. Every hour or so an ice pack is put on her head. She cools down quickly which is a good sign. Her cooling mat was removed and received a cleansing wipe down.
Surgery: Monday morning
Parents: exhausted beyond measure. Left Maeve after lunch and took a mental and emotional break.
(Theresa) My eyes felt like they were going to burst any second. I timidly asked the day nurse whether she thought Maeve was stable enough for me to leave for the day. I needed a mental and emotional break from all that had happened. The nurse hurriedly nodded and said to leave. Absolutely nothing was planned for today other than letting Maeve rest. So I left and I didn’t feel the heart pounding guilt I usually feel when separated from Maeve. I had a restful day of walking along the beach, bookstore browsing, seeing my friends and a blissful, uninterrupted sleep. The worst thing I could do in this situation is isolate myself and I’m proud that I prioritized my energy into taking a break.