Sunday, September 14, 2008

Eight Days Without Respiratory Support, And Counting

Today was a sleepy day for both Cathy and I. The doctors have adjusted the pain medications Cathy receives for her headaches. They took away the vicodin (this worked the best) and increased her morphine dosage. The morphine makes Cathy very groggy.

It wasn't quite a patio visit, but earlier this evening Cathy and I took a wheelchair stroll around the seventh floor. (Shhhhhh, we did sneak downstairs for a few moments).

Cathy has struggled with her breathing on and off today. The Bi-Pap machine was removed from the room this morning. I think the thought of not having that safety-net at her bedside may add to the stress during these times.

Today was the eighth straight day of being on the track collar and the thirteenth day without a significant amount of blood in her lung secretions. The pressure sores are slowly getting better and Cathy's spirits are staying bright. Cathy has asked me to tell everyone once again that she thanks you for all your good thoughts and prayers and she loves you all.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cathy we LOVE you too!!!

We will continue to send our prayers and thoughts your way ...

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Anonymous said...

Hi Sweetie!

You have no idea how much you are loved, thought of and prayed over! Keep your eyes on the One who sustains you and He will take away your fears. He's better than any Bi-Pap machine, trust me! How do you think you got off of it!? Keep up the great fight...you are making amazing improvements!

We'll all be there to see you in just 13 days!!! Yippee!!!

I love you!
BonBon
XOXOXOX