The doctors successfully removed Michele’s breathing tube and put an oxygen mask on her. Needless to say, she didn’t like that. She kept pulling on her mask which forced us to stand next to her and hold an oxygen tube up to her nose for the remainder of the day. No one minded a bit! Michele tried to speak in whispers throughout the day. She asked for me as soon as she could speak. We had a tough time understanding her, but along with Michele, we came up with some sign language. One finger meant “yes”, two meant “no”, the pinky finger meant “I Love You” and waving her hand in the air meant “Whatever”. For those who know her well, she used that one a lot.
John John got to see his Mommy for the first time today. She was so excited when she saw him, she stretched out her legs in excitement. She smiled throughout the day at various things we said. She looked and waved at new people as they arrived for a visit. She was like her old self – just a groggier version.
Billy was at Michele’s side the entire day. He fanned her, held her tube up to her nose, fed her some water, and basically attended to her every need. I know what comfort she felt by having him there. We think there might be a career in there somewhere.
By 9 p.m., she was very ready to sleep, so the doctor gave her a sedative. Shortly afterwards, her temperature started to spike a bit so they gave something for that. Billy refused to leave until his Mom was comfortable and sleeping and her temp back to normal. We finally left shortly after 10 pm.
The docs said that she should be moving out of the ICU and in to a normal room Monday late morning or early afternoon. He said that she was progressing very well and that she could leave the Cancun hospital in a commercial airplane by the end of the week. He could not pin down a day, as they are taking it a day at a time. Based on the progress she’s made over the weekend, we are very optimistic. She would be able to go home at that time and work with her primary doctor on continuing medication and any physical therapy required. Based on what we’ve seen, motor skills, language and memory seems normal.
We are very excited about the progress made, and it honestly feels like we’ve been at the hospital for weeks – not days. We are so thankful for all of your prayers and good wishes. We will begin reading your emails to her after she gets settled in to her room. Check out a few pics we took throughout the day.
Thank you so much for your love, support and prayers. It means everything to me. We’ve got our Michele back.
John
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