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Day One Post Surgery

Millie's doing so much better. They've taken her off the magnesium sulfate (the anti-contraction med) and now she'll take pills to prevent contractions. Her vision is no longer blurry and she can open her eyes. She's starting to move her legs on her own now and she's got more strength and stamina. She can start taking clear liquids and is enjoying her gourmet meal of apple juice, cranberry juice, chicken broth, and cherry jello. I'm excited to get the leftovers, YUM! Her surgeons keep coming in to check on her and are pleased with her progress. One of her IV lines was removed and she didn't even bat an eye (that may have been because she couldn't open them). She remains my hero. Hopefully she can have a restful night.

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  1. WhitneyApril 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I'm so glad to see that smile! Don't let Matt steal your jello.

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  2. Isaac FamilyApril 25, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Way to go Millie! So glad to hear things are headed in the right direction. We love you, and you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  3. HilApril 25, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Millie is my hero as well. So happy to see that smile of hers! Yay for no more magnesium sulfate. Keep up the good work Millie so that we can see you soon!!! We miss you guys. Thanks for the awesome update. I'll be praying that the remainder of the updates be just as awesome!

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  4. Natalie OckeyApril 25, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    It's great to see Millie smiling. Glad things are going so well.

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  5. CindyApril 25, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I agree with everybody else! It is great to see your great smile! Love you!

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  6. Brenda GentryApril 25, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Good to see that beautiful smile we all know and love:). Way to go, Millie!!!!

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  7. EmmylouhouApril 25, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks so much for the updates, Matt! I know its no surprise to you that she is a hero to so many of us! I'm so happy things are looking up and going so well! You guys are so prevail people and we are all behind you!

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  8. JonApril 25, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    So glad that everything went well. What a blessing. Sure Matt..."apple juice"...

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