Wow. Today has been a big day already. We had no idea, we went in to visit Mom this morning, of all that would be happening.
First, she passed her second swallow test with a vanilla smoothie that she really enjoyed. After passing the swallow test, Dr. McDannald, her Pulmonologist, decided to remove the trach completely! So now, she has the trach out, with just a small "button" on the front of her neck, which they'll leave for another day or two as a sort of placeholder, should they need it again. She's talking whenever she wants now, since she no longer needs the passy/muir valve. I fed her some yogurt and orange juice and the nurse will be removing her feeding tube before we get back for our next visit.
She's still in and out of being confused, but, for the most part is tracking with us. Her friend/cousin (our family tree is a bit complicated), Laurie, came to visit her today. Mom recognized her and seemed glad to see her, although she commented to me about how "shitty" she looked to be having visitors. Her psychiatrist still wants to keep her stimulus to a minimum for now, until she becomes more and more alert.
We'll post more later! Thanks for all the cards. I'm taping them all over her room so she can see them.
love,
jennifer
2 comments:
Geoff and Jen,
Your Mom silent for a whole month. I have to think about that one. Now that she can talk again, she will probably give the nurses hell if they don't do things to suit her. Heheheh Tell her I am thinking of her and praying for her recovery everyday. You guys are doing a great job, but having known you all your lives that does not suprise me. You three have a very special bond.
Love to all,
Judy
Oh my gosh Jennifer, better than progress!! That is wonderful!! I imagine she is relieved to be able to talk again without a lot of help. That is great! She may be a little confused still from the meds. Every day you do an update, things get better. It is hard to imagine it has been a little over a month since the accident.
It is remarkable how you, Geoff and Heather are doing with your mom. She is special and I am begining to understand more of your relationship. It will be really good to hear her voice again. Tell her to continue to rest, because when she gets ready to get up, she won't slow down. Prayers are still coming. Thanks for the update.
Rick
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