Wendy, John and I met with Drs. Clark and Brambrink this morning to get an update. Mike remains on the ventilator and has developed some pneumonia. They are leaving him on the vent to protect his brain from any more stress and any more swelling. He seems to have plateaued with his swelling and we are happy to see that. So now, we let him rest in quiet and hope his body heals as quickly as possible.
We understand from Dr. Baxter that a visit early this morning yielded some animation from Mike. And maybe even a chuckle, although that is hard to tell from the vent. But he was definitely acknowledging his presence with some eyes openings and some eyebrows raised.
I will return to the hospital this morning -- we are launching Amelia for a birthday celebration. All of her favorite activities rolled in to one today. She will be playing a futsol (indoor soccer) game early this afternoon, then off to the ice skating rink with Auntie Kit, Julie, Hannah, Amy, Nora and Dahlia and then back home for dinner with Ethan and Maggie. She feels very loved!
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Even in the most challenging times, it is wonderful to see how great families pull together. Caitlin, thanks for your informative updates, and for sharing the "rock", "cook", "medical advisor" and "child care expert". Please give Michael big hugs from all of us in Colorado who care so much. We understand his tenacity and know it will work for him!
Love, Sandie and Don Ihlenfeldt
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