After fifteen hours on the trach collar yesterday, the CO2 concentration in Cathy's blood was a little better than the day before - a baby step in the right direction.
No word yet on a new room. I think Cathy is ready for a change of scenery. Today was day 32 in the ICU.
The respiratory therapist waited until I arrived today before putting the speaking valve on Cathy's trach. It was very emotional to have a real conversation with Cathy again. She was not able to wear the valve for very long (less than an hour). It became to hard for her to breathe.
The physical therapist got Cathy out of bed today and had her do a lap, back and forth, in front of her bed - several big steps in the right direction.
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Baby steps...BIG steps next you will be DANCING again!!
I awoke last night to the sound of thunder
How far off I sat and wondered.
Started humming a song from 1962,
Ain't it funny how the night moves.
When you just don't seem to have as much to lose.
Strange how the Night Moves...
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