We are at home today. Pearl's anti-hospital hunger strike back-fired and earned her an extra night there. They didn't want to let her go until she was eating, though we were pretty sure she wouldn't eat until she was home. It wasn't bad to have an extra night of IV fluids, though, and she is doing well today. It didn't seem to matter that we did the same drill, often with the same nurses, every four hours - she never gave up her temp, blood pressure, etc. without a LOT of loud, tearful protest. She is still a fighter for sure.
She will be on a liquid diet for a few days and then soft foods for several weeks. She also has to wear those nice arm restraints ("No-no's") again for a few weeks to keep her hands from her mouth.
Thanks for the prayers for our sweet, brave Pearlie.
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