Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Craig had a good night. He woke up around 2:00 this morning and thought it was afternoon. He was worried I was going to miss my doctors appointment I have for this afternoon. It took him a while to get his bearings and then he was able to go back to sleep. He had a very good night nurse last night. They gave him a bath. He was able to stand for five minutes while they washed him.

The good day nurse from yesterday is back again today. Both his night nurse and day nurse actually came in his room almost every hour to check on him. Both have lots of common sense and really have tried hard to keep him pain free.

He actually ate a piece of French toast and a banana for breakfast. Every time he is awake for a bit I give him a container of pudding or ice cream. It goes down easy for him and at least he is getting some calories in. His room has a little refrigerator in it so I order two with each meal and keep it in the refrigerator. Found out the nurses have them on hand too.

He was actually able to stay awake for over an hour this morning when he ate breakfast. That is the longest he has been awake at a time since he has been here. Progress!

I forgot to take my thyroid pill when I got up this morning. Guess I am out of my routine. Only the second time I have forgotten about it since surgery a month ago.

This afternoon I go to my surgeon so he can tell me what he saw during surgery. My neck has been sore the last few days so glad he will check it out for me today. It may be from sleeping in the recliner in Craig’s room for two different nights although it had started feeling different a day or two before all of Craig’s problems started.

Kathy is on her way up so I can go home. If Craig doesn’t get transferred today Jason is coming up to spend the night. The nurse told me the transfer paperwork can take from one to three days. Still haven’t heard if Newman’s has an opening yet. Not sure what his second choice will be if needed. I’m thinking he won’t need very long in Rehab as much progress as he is making daily. He was just able to walk to the door of his room. Not sure yet what care he will need when he goes home. One day at a time. We will figure all that out when needed.

So glad Craig is doing as well as he is. I was concerned he would have to be here for a couple of weeks as sick as he was. He is responding well to the antibiotics. He just left the room after a toilet stop and is going to walk in the hall. The PT girl is really good with him today. She stretched his legs before he got out of bed to see if she could loosen up his hips and knees a bit.

Glad both Kathy and Michelle are nurses and understand how this process works. Craig will need their knowledge and help during the rest of his recovery.

Grateful for healing! All is well on the prairie today!