Cruising along; has it really been 11 days? They finally took her off of the ventilator yesterday and she is much more comfortable. I think she was a little apprehensive since it's been her life support for so long. She has pneumonia and it was one of the conditions she had when this whole thing started. As we get her sitting up and moving, and with the mega antibiotics that she is on, we are hoping that this condition will start to clear up. Still minimal kidney function but they say it will come and may take up to 2-3 weeks. She is very hungry and wants a milkshake - a very good sign. They have a throat specialist scheduled to come by today evaluate condition and assuming she is OK, she may get some jello for starters. At some point we are going to have to start stuffing her with avocados morning, noon and night. Also - she wants out of that bed and physical therapy will be back again today to evaluate. They did get her sitting up yesterday and she is physically stronger than anyone expected. Maybe they'll be able to get her sitting up in a chair some time soon. More dialysis again today.
She is fully aware and definitely knows where she has come from. She is really really scared and is afraid to go to sleep. She has so much to work through in that young mind of hers - it is an understatement to say she has had a life altering experience!
Today I pray for a chubby kid who pees. ( I am so deranged!)
Love you all - Happy Thanksgiving! From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for the love, support and prayers!!!!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
It sounds as though Kristi has amazing inner and physical strength. It has to be a good thing for her to be able to get off the ventilator. Hopefully she will be more comfortable. Some progess is still progress. You are always on my mind. Thanks for calling me back but I'm sorry that I missed your call. I will try you again. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Love you, Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks for settting up this blog Jayme, it makes it much easier for her cousins in Texas to stay in the loop...
ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!
Mike Haney / Houston, Texas
We are so happy to hear of Kristi's progress. You have raised a strong daughter, you should be proud. Keep up the good work on your end and we will continue to keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteJayme- It's Britt Kelleher. I have been thinking if you guys non stop. I know what it is like to deal with life altering events. I am SOOO glad the Kristi is going to be OK. WOW, amazing. I only met her once at your birthday party but I know how proud you are of her and how much she means to your family.
ReplyDeletePlease include information about some of the medical issues. Why has her kidney's shut down? Is the idea that once her kidney's get going again she can have solid food?
Thank you for the blog and I will keep you in my thoughts.
Britt