"When I was sick, Mommy took me to the doctor and then to the hospital and Dad slept in my bed with me and we had a fun time there and then I got better."I ate pancakes and waffles and pizza. I played at the special place (playroom) with the Dora backpack song (some toy) and in the play area (playground). It was a silly, tricky, fun, play area because it was bouncy and I liked bouncing every time I jumped (it had one of those recycled tire floors).
"I didn't like it when they put the cold water (saline flush) in the straw (IV) or the medicine. I did questions with Daddy (his practice test questions). He brought his computer. Every time you came (in the AM), he would go check on other kids to make sure they were okay (on a pediatric psych rotation 2 floors up).
"They (the nurses) kept waking me up every night. Every nurse was not going to poke a hole in me or do anything. Some were nice. There were lots of girl doctors (the med students) when the boy doctor (the attending) would come in.
"All it was fun because I played upstairs and watched movies like Handy Manny and Dora."
(Her final thought) "Chicle (gum) is always good for you when you're sick."
5 comments:
I am so glad you posted her story. It was so heart felt. I hope she is doing much better. Love ya
Elena, I love your story, What a great idea! right-on Barbie.
Con mucho amor, Abuelita
so sweet! i love it
Emma that is aweful about Elena being in the hospital. Our little Addison was just there too for RSV. I could feel your ach just looking at the pictures of her in her little hospital bed with the oxegen. It is such a horrible feeling to be helpless to stop your childrens' pain. But good thing she has a daddy who is good in hospitals!
Taking her story down was a great idea. I'm so glad she's feeling better.
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