I thought we'd never get sleep Saturday night. After adjusting the feeding tube and ensuring it was set correctly, the dr.s started the feeding regimen again, basically a concoction like Fiber One. The result were frequent bathroom breaks. It takes about 3 a 5 minutes to break down her hospital gear, unplug the machines, untangle the lines, help her out of bed, and get to the bathroom. It's a little longer when I'm trying to shake the sleep out of my eyes. The Saturday evening staff, though nice, did not appear as efficient as the rest of the nursing staff, so we did this ourselves. Then I'd notify them that we were done so they could record volumes, etc.
Finally had some peace between 1:30 and 6:00. At least I did. I'm not sure about Jennifer.
The phlebotomist came in to draw blood about this time...after a couple of tries, she had to get the more experienced member of her team. They took a couple of more tries until they tapped an artery. It sucks that the good arm for giving blood is the one that is wrapped up from surgery. I'm about to ask if they'll just release a bunch of Mosquitos in the room, then pop them all to get the sample....it would be easier on Jennifer.
We were a little relieved with the staff change when the same nurses from yesterday arrived...great people. Not to bad mouth the previous staff, just a reflection of our comfort level.
At 8:00 this morning, Jennifer was ready to walk again. She's determined to get out of here. We made three laps around the nurses station, stopping only to get her oxygen level back up. Then she sat in the chair for about an hour. Very good progress.
The general doctor came in. Nice guy. Everything is looking good except that she's behind on nutrition. Gotto catch up. We discussed the trach, and when she can go. He didn't want to speculate too much, but the target date is roughly the 6th or 7th for leaving, but unknown on the trach.
Jennifer's mom showed up and I came home to relieve my mother and Aunt Terry. Thank you all so much for helping. Now I have some downtime with the kids, maybe take them to the park to have a picnic and feed the ducks...Jake's idea. Right now, they are playing computer and video games. Who says I don't know how to watch my kids. ;-)
Then I'll catch up with work....the world is constantly moving. The scary part is almost over, but the toughest part is about to begin.
Please forgive any misspelling, I'm not proofing this.
Thank you for the prayers.
O Saint Peregrine, you who have been called "The Wonder-Worker" because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you, who for so many years bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more: you who were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction, ask of God and Our Lady the cure of these sick persons whom we entrust to you Jennifer. Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing praise to God for His great goodness and mercy. Amen.
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