Almost But Not Quite Yet

While Ryan was undergoing her sedated echo I busied myself with packing, fueling up my rig, and waiting for the discharge papers.  This all came to a screeching halt once the results of the echo came back. Apparently in addition to her high blood pressure, Ryan has decreased ventricular function.  As I understand it - her ''squeeze'' isn't exactly on.  Most likely this is due to her being on the by pass machine and the fact that her heart had to work so hard for so long to keep up with the blood flow.  Since the repair her heart doesn't have near the amount of blood to pump and it is figuring out how to slow down and it might take some time for everything to function smoothly.  So, the docs have given her a new med and they need to evaluate the response her body has to it and then adjust accordingly.  Was I disappointed?  A bit... I was ready to hit the road -  I miss my girls and want to be with them. But the reason we are here is for Ryan to get her health in the best position possible for a positive outcome and I appreciate the caution and thoroughness the doctors are using.  Our stay here has been good - the nursing staff has been very caring, personable and thoughtful and I've so enjoyed the one-on-one with Ryan . She has a great sense of humor and is such a lovey little thing. After the sedation wore off Ryan had another great day with lots of smiles and giggles, a couple of rides in her wagon and playing with her balloons.  There has also been a  shift in her diet and is now mainly consuming steamed rice and ice cream.  Whatever it takes! Here's to another night of constantly interrupted sleep, beeping monitors and the constant glow of  florescent lighting.