Katie and Paula are both doing better. Neither can have anything but ice chips, but they can both feed themselves the ice, give themselves the medicine, carry on normal conversations, and are more upright in the bed. Katie was just told that she can have clear liquids beginning at 5 am. Thus, I have promised to be at her bedside at 5 am with 7 up in hand.
I went back to the hotel this evening to move into the new room and bring Paula and Katie's bags back to the hospital with me. The walk wasn't bad at all, but I was lucky enough to get a ride back to the hospital by the shuttle. Then, after delivering the bags, I had to go back down to security to get my ID badge (allowing me to remain in the hospital after visiting hours are over).
Katie is currently being fitted with an "abdominal binder" to help make her more comfortable, and it sounds like they're going to try getting her up and walking soon!
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Katie and Paula are looking great! It's good to hear that their spirits are up as well. Keep up the great blogging. Now maybe Sarah and I will be able to beat Katie and Emily, since Katie will only have one kidney and all (because that is where one's Pinocle ability comes from).
-Neil & Emily
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