Another good day! The docs have been careful to caution us to be aware that sometimes it's 2 steps forward and 1 step back. Well today we had a back step - a bit of bleeding in Linda's stomach but the Team was on it right away. The really gratifying part was that she bounced back really quickly and responded really well to the drugs to stop the bleeding - another whew!! Very alert tonight - I think it's her first evening of being truly awake - pointing to her bags of meds, etc and wanting to know what they were. We know she had other questions but it was hard to figure out what. Of course she can't talk yet because of the trach tube and it may be a few days before that happens. We tried giving her a pencil and paper but her right hand is weak. Tomorrow we'll try with an alphabet board and see if that works. We just don't want her to be frustrated or worried.
Lucille was thrilled with the birthday wishes. A tough day for her but she's a strong lady.
Well good news ladies and happy Birthday Lucille..Positive energy coming your way love and Hugs
ReplyDeleteA good day after all and on Lucille's birthday. Happy Birthday Lucille! Hope everyone has a good rest tonight ..Hugs and Kisses to all
ReplyDeleteI can understand that you are worried about Linda's level of frustration...but you all will figure out ways to communicate.I imagine she will get very tired trying to convey her thoughts,but hey she IS doing it.Way to go gang!Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteHey there, found myself wondering if Lucille got some juicy beef ribs for her birthday dinner?
ReplyDeleteGlad they caught the bleeding.
They're sharp, thank heaven.
hugs'nluvmar
Happy birthday Lucille.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I've been reading,thank you Lorraine for your updates,you ladies have been strong and doing such a great job.L2 is one very lucky one to have you both there.Keep up the positive energy flowing.
Sending you all lots of hugs filled with lots of love.
Indira
Thankful for such excellent care. I do hope Linda can find a way to communicate... always been so good at that and must be frustrating not to be able to at this time. A bit of a roller coaster ride, but we're on it with you! Hugs to all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news, keep on keeping. Lotsa love and hugs your guys way!! Love & Light :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the update, Lorraine. Sorry it took me until today to read it and get back to all of you! What a powerful indicator of "getting better" with Linda asking questions. Terrific news! And with your background in Tech Aids, you'll have her communicating in no time! You are such a strong support . . . . Luv ya lots . . . and please give Linda a hug for me (and a kiss on the nose for each of the pooches . . . and a squeeze for Lucille!)
ReplyDeleteLorraine, this is all just so amazing....you are amazing....truly! Each step brings so much excitement.....Its wonderful new and a wonderful day.
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