Isn't this a little counterproductive?

Met with another urologist today, who is putting me on stronger meds to calm the bladder. Of course, it will probably also slow down my intestines... just when I'm starting food again. Is it just me, or does this seem like a bad plan? Please pray everything just keeps working and healing so I can home this weekend as planned! I did at least understand what this one was saying, which is ironic considering I didn't like what he said (haha).

Otherwise, good day today! I got 1/2 my staples out, so my belly is sore, but this is another step toward freedom. The Popsicle was cherry... and it made me nauseous! They still moved me to clear liquids today, tho, and that's gone very well. Of course, I find it challenging to eat vegetable broth at 8 am (altho Jason wondered when it wouldn't be challenging to eat hospital vegetable broth... a very good point, indeed). But the cranberry juice, water ice and hot tea have been lovely and gone down without a hitch. Onto full liquids tomorrow (which means watery oatmeal for breakfast - yuck - I think I'd rather have broth!).

I got a load of mail today, which makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! I got a bunch of cards from Parker, most of which featuring a ship with a sail and flag and 3 figures (Jason, Parker and Mommy? I assume so). I have the one that says, "I love Mommy" propped up so I can see it from bed. All the nurses have commented how smart he is, and I say, well, what can I say? He is smart!!

I also received flowers from my cousin, Pat, in Baghdad. Now, here's a guy with a lot on his plate, but he still managed to make time to brighten my day. Have I got the coolest fam or what? Between those and the ones sent by my parents' small group from church, the room is looking quite cheerful. If you just look at the flowers, you forget it's a hospital room! OK, so I'm not fooling you either, but flowers do go a long way toward giving me something nice to look at!!

Time to head out for a walk. Only my second today, but I'm pushing them to be longer and longer. Haven't made it outside yet; there's still too much junk hanging off my IV pole to make it easy to move over bumpy concrete! We need all-terrain poles. Or better sidewalks. Or to not get holes in our pouches and avoid the whole thing in the first place...

No memorable dreams last night - which means I slept the whole night! YAY! Here's hoping we all have sweet dreams tonight!