Day 91 - Wednesday March 14, 2012

Another very hard day.  Bridgett still is feeling sick and just wants to sleep.  She is not hungry or thirsty and we are doing everything we can think of to get her to eat or drink.  In the morning she had one six ounce cup of water (spaced through the time--five sips here and there) and five sips of a special protein drink.  She wouldn't eat anything else. Finally in desperation I got her dressed and took her to Jenn's house at about 1:00; we all went actually.  After we got in the house and Bridgett got hugs from everyone and sat on the couch I said Bridgett should we let Connor decide what you should have and she said sure.  I said Connor, what should Bridgett have--an applesauce (we give her the individual ones because they can't be cold and so I can't put the container in the fridge) or a protein drink (Boost).  He pointed to the drink.  Then Jenn said wait I have a magic straw.  She went and got one of those cute, curvy straws for Bridgett and then she got one for Connor and a drink of water for Connor.  Jenn said Bridgett, here is a magic straw for you--now you and Connor are going to have a race and see who wins!  (appeal to her competitive spirit!!)  So, I put the magic straw in the Boost and Jenn said ready, set, go and Bridget started drinking and pretty much didn't stop! We were all cheering her on! She took a few breaths now and then, but mostly she was just racing!  Connor drank all of his and we were still cheering Bridgett on.  Jenn refilled Connor's I think three times (luckily for him not all the way full!)  He was a good sport although when Bridgett finished and everyone told her she won he started to protest.  Jenn smoothed it over with him and anyway we were all just so relived that she drank it!  Then Bridgett rested on the couch for a while and after that we got her up and had her walk down two blocks and back again.  She really didn't want to but maybe the walking will help stimulate her appetite.  It was like 65 degrees outside and so nice--so at least that helps some.  Plus she needs to be walking every day anyway.  After that we took her home.  We did get her to eat 1/2 a yogurt and about 1/3 cup of homemade chicken broth later in the day.  She came out and rested on the couch in the evening.  We all hope for a better day tomorrow!