Wednesday pm

Arrived at the hospital to my mom sitting up in bed and I could see her hair had been washed she was talking at an audible level, her voice a little shaky but she was talking and making fun with the nurse.  So far the nursing staff has been soooooo nice and and they are right there to give the sarcasm back at my mom.  I wanted to know why she hadn't slept very well the night before and she couldn't tell me - the nurse had told me that she tried to ask her and she didn't know.  I know my mom to be very sensitive when she sleeps...no noise of any kind....but as I watched her today I could see that she was restless and groaning...so I kept showing her how to push the pain button - I think it is interesting that she wasn't also getting it automatic because she was really completely unaware of that button and would just fall out of her hand.  So I really think that the lack of pain meds last night was the culprit.  Hopefully she will get a better night sleep tonight.

When it rains it pours...as I was sitting there my brother called to tell me that my dad's mom (Marna) had fallen - like a tree - and he was on his way to Methodist to meet the ambulance...I almost laughed - really???  She was checked out and sent home...she is 99 and will be 100 in September.

they did manage to get Lis into a special chair....she was not thrilled about being moved but she tolerated it reasonable well.  Her nurse told her that tomorrow will be longer...as I left this afternoon the physical therapist was in to do an assessment to see where to go from here.

My mom told the doctor that she is hungry....he told her that although that was a good sign she was only able eat ice chips.....I don't think that ice chips have ever tasted so good.  She did wake up and tell me that she had a carmel in her mouth.....in her dreams.  She is still in ICU and did not hear any plans to move her yet....her nurse told me that she still needs monitoring so that this was the best place for her.  She needs to be able to maintain good oxygen levels and the machines check that constantly.

Things continue to go in a positive direction....I find myself just thinking about right now and trying not to go negative about the future....she has a haul ahead of her and I know that she will get through it.  Thank you again for your positive thoughts.....it means a lot to her - we told her today about all the well wishes.