9:05 PM

Holly said today was her best day post-op. She still needs anti-nausea meds, I hope this ends soon... We reduced the dosage by half and she is not as drowsy today and the nausea has been under control. She ate three small meals and held them down all day. She complained of pain about every 3 hours, this was different from the past three days because she has not taken many pain pills compared to what was prescribed. The doc had prescribed to take 1 or 2 percocet (325 mg) every 4 to 6 hours or as needed. She has probably taken 10 total the first two days at home, but today she needed them more frequently than the previous two days. I will say that she did push herself a little today and sat up for 2+ hours this morning and came outside and watched the neighborhood kids play out front for about an hour this afternoon. Tonight she spiked a fever again, today it was 100.6, not to the 101 call the doctor level, but too close. I read about fever after a craniotomy online and many sites said a fever of 101.5 and others said a consistent fever above 101 is when you should contact a doc. So I guess I will just monitor it and pray it will not go any higher.

I just want to thank you all for loving Holly and checking out this blog to see how she is doing. I have to say I am surprised by the number of people who visit the blog daily. We find great comfort in knowing there are so many of you out there caring, loving, and praying for her and us. We are also humbled and very greatful for the outpooring of love from those of you locally who have helped with child care and provided all the wonderful meals. God bless you all!