Mike's cultures all came back negative (pneumonia gone) so he is off all the antibiotics (good news for his stomach!). And this morning he passed his swallowing test so he will be allowed water (for the first time in 2 weeks), yogurt, apple sauce, pudding and ice cream. There is not language ecstatic enough in English to convey the joy on his face when he was given a tiny plastic cup of orange sherbet this morning.
The physical therapists came around this morning, put him up in a chair and then got him up for a few steps. They would like to see him more interactive and less lethargic -- he's still exhausted.
Mike asked for an iPod for the first time today and was wearing it when we left his room. He'd previously felt too jangled to listen to anything so I consider that progress.
It looks like the non-ICU rooms are all booked up so he might have to spend another night in the ICU. No views but lots of nurses!
6 comments:
Dear Caitlin...you are absolutely amazing with you wonderful updates, your fabulous writing skills and of course the wonderful and positive content that you are sending...please know you are all very much in our "storming the Heavens" with prayers..Much love to all..Wendy, John and family...hug those kids... Luv ,Joan Dixon
What wonderful news today. So glad that Mike is getting up a little, eating a little and listening to music. Next thing you know he will want to control the remote, then you'll know he is back 100%.
Have the kids had a chance to see Dad yet? Love and hugs to you Caitlin, John and Wendy, the kids and to all your family. We are sending tons of positive thoughts.
Patty and Randy
Wonderful to see the daily progress in the blog. Have been checking the post from Argentina when ever we can. Much love, Carlo Freya and Ollin
Hi there, just in from dinner with Vanessa Hamer (who was my friend at the Bank of Nova Scotia who I think you met....she just made head hancho manager).......she sends her very best wishes and positive thoughts.
Such good news that Michael wants tunes......part of life I've always thought.
Much love to you all, hugs to Amelia and Winston from Cecil,
and barbara and brian
I'm so glad to hear about all of the progress. All of the residents here at Providence are eager for Mike to get back to work and help us fix all of Dr. Baxter's mistakes.
Caitlin, you are one strong women, a wonderful wife, mom, friend...a superwoman. So happy and glad Mike is making excellent progress. Thanks for the updates....and God Bless.
Sunny; one of Mike ex-SWMC colleague, and now Providence colleague.
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