Another great day in ICU!! The Physio, Steph, had Linda sitting up and then (because the girdle came back fixed) had her standing up twice!! Linda said it felt weird and Jill (nurse) said that wasn't surprising as she had been on her back for a month and the remaining organs in her gut needed to settle. And she also got some taste treats - half an orange popsicle and some diluted apple juice - she almost groaned with pleasure at the apple juice! Stayed on the trach cradle until 2:30 in the morning, then came off until 8 and was back on for the most of the day. As the new ICU doc (who's from Armstrong) said - this is not a race and Linda's body will take whatever time it needs to recuperate. Lots of work today with the RT on her lungs - trying to get the lower lobes inflated - she worked hard and was tired after. Only 1 request for her 'slaves' - headphones for the TV.
Linda's looking forward to seeing Lynne and Cath this weekend and Chris (nephew) maybe next weekend.
I know progress is slow...but steady!!!!When you think about all the princess has gone through,you have to be thankful and very hopeful.She is really doing well...tomorrow maybe a whole popsicle.Remember those plastic freezer things that made kids popsicles? How about beer flavoured ones? Keep up the great work L2 "slaves"It really is not a race,happy and comfortable is good.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to read that Linda was standing today! Her progress is amazing. I wonder what her next request will be from the "slaves"? LOL ...Gotta take advantage while she can.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving ...I know I'm thankful for you ladies standing by Linda and for everyone who has prayed for her...what a blessing!
Your friend the Vernon night owl is grateful to receive such wonderful news about the Vernon Princess. Another peaceful sleep to look forward to. The 2 L's are doing well I'm sure. It's worth it to wait on her royal for a while longer. Look at where she has come from! Keep it up kiddo! Have a great Thanksgiving day weekend. Hug to all 3 L's . Good night from Ren and Den.
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady... glad to hear Linda was on her feet. It always was hard to keep that woman down! ;) Warm Thanksgiving hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the 'beer popsicle' comment the best...hooray for Linda's all mighty steps to recovery...what a trooper !!! Her 'slaves' deserve 'treats' as well as hugs & kisses from all of Linda's 'fan club' members !!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving L3 ...Love Pat & Jean Paul
So much to be thankful for....
ReplyDeleteMore to add to my list to be thankful for!! It has been a very encouraging week full of news! I hope you all enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend together. You will be in my family's prayers as we sit together.
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