8:30 pm in the ICU unit at Shands Hospital.
Not much has changed today from yesterday as far as her physical or mental well being goes. But little or no progress is better than taking a step backwards.
She did eat a little at both lunch and supper. For lunch she had chicken fingers and french fries. For supper she had ice cream, apples, and a turkey sandwich.
She only has 3 bags of fluids being pumped into her today. They took the A line out of her arm, and they are back to monitoring her blood pressure by the cuff on her arm.
Pauline has bought her some new gowns to wear in bed, so she is no longer in hospital attire.
The big step today is that they have reduced the amount of fluid being drained from her head, to see how she reacts to that and the fluid that is draining is slightly clearer today.
Pauline and I spent the morning and most of the afternoon resting at camp, while Mannys step mom spent the day with Manny and Alyee. It was a well needed rest for Pauline and she really appreciated it. They rebraided her hair, and had her up to walk around the room. Andrea also did some moving and stretching exercises with Alyson as she laid in the bed, and while she sat in the chair.
She did not walk in the halls today.
She continues to sleep well when she can sleep, but she is still being checked on every hour.
Tonight as I write this she is laying on her side and watching a movie on a laptop computer. The movie is "Babe". Everyone once in a while she laughs or repeats a line that the character say. She appears to enjoy it.
Last night was 2 weeks since she entered the hospital. Seems like a year ago already. We are hoping that they allow her to get into the shower soon, but she will not be allowed to get her head wet due to the tube in her head still. But I think this will happen soon.
That is all for tonight. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
Alyee, I don't know if your Dad is sharing these comments with you, but he is doing an awesome job of describing all that you are going through. I love the picture of you that we see when we open the blog, it makes me want to tickle you, I can hear you laugh! I have had kids complain of tasing the solitins they get through their IV's, more when it is a central line than when thru an arm, but try pinching your nose or chewing some gum to see if that helps. Some think that helps. Love you lots! Aunt Pam
ReplyDeleteAs the days go by and you get a little better each day, the number of people following your progress increases. The positive vibes and well wishing from around the continent (and likley continents) is all headed your way!! A bit like the reverse of Tropical Storm Bonnie this is a phenomenally positive Storm Alyson centered over Florida!
ReplyDeleteAll the best from sunny Willow Beach - I see your grandparents regularly and they and Cathie are SO concerned about you and hooked to your dad's blog as I am and so pleased to see your continued progress.
Happy Monday and I hope you have another good day.....
Amanda
Praying daily for continued healing. I hope to come visit, if Alyee is still "vacationing" at Shands this weekend. :-) I'll get in contact with you all to make sure of her progress.
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