Good Evening Family and Friends,
Today was a pretty good day, as good as it gets in the ICU. City of Hope hospital has the most caring and competent staff. Mom is in good hands here.
I have received many phone calls asking how she is doing, so I wanted to give you a run down of what a typical day looks like for Mom in the ICU.
The Doctors have placed her in a special bed, it is designed to not put any pressure on her bottom. She HATES the bed, she tells me every single moment, she hates that damn bed. She is not allowed to bend at the waist for two weeks, but the physical therapists have to stand her up twice a day. The first time was scary, unknown and scary. How do you move someone from lying to standing without bending? Its actually quite simple (with some strong people) They make her stand up for about ten minutes while she is bear hugging someone. She LOVES it. She feels great to be out of bed and on her own two feet. Pnemonia is very easy to catch after surgery, so a couple times a day, someone comes in and does breathing exercises with her. She likes that too. The Doctors come in periodically to check on her incisions and flexibility and pain. They gave her a pain button she can press herself-it is really helping. Then there are the nurses that come in and change everything, drainage lines, change IV's, change her position in bed, everything, they change everything all the time. Sleep is getting better, but not great. Hopefully tonight she will get some rest. I slipped the on call nurse a $100 and asked him not to bother her (thanks for the donation Mike Minnis!)
Lastly, I am there to bother her, braid her hair, and massage her feet. She sends her love to everyone. Thank you for all the warm wishes and prayers. Checking my email during the day maintains my sanity.
Tomorrow, they may move her out of ICU and into a regular room-that means she is getting better!
All our love from Duarte.
Sarah and Cece
Some were asking where to send cards-please send to:
Sarah Green
350 Academy St
Bishop, CA. 93514
I love you sister, there were some mistakes in the grammar department, haha. Thought you were better then that, just kidding!!!!!I miss you two all ready. Really want to come back. I am trying not to think about why the hell I cant go, I hate money, and not being able to go there just because of it. Abby misses you to death, and asks about grandma all the time. Love you and what you are doing, I could never do it on my own, you are stronger than you know. Talk to you soon, hope to see you soon.
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Chavonn,Clint, Abby and Penny
oh yes, lets not forget the dogs, DD and Lou Lou
You are right sister. It was late last night. I'm changing it now!
ReplyDeleteWell, personally I think you all are amazing. Cece, for being so strong and having to endure a 14 hour surgery, I am soooo proud of her. Sarah, I couldn't possibly come up with enough words to explain how amazing you are.
ReplyDeleteChavonn, to travel with 2 babies just to be near your mom is awesome and Jenn too....
Your mom has an amazing family with wonderful hearts. I love you all, continue to stay as strong as you all have. <3 Kimmie
I am so happy to hear that things are going well. You are doing a great job supporting cece. I am happy that you are able to be there for her like your are...she is a lucky mommy :) I have really enjoyed reading your posts, thanks for sharing with us. Tell cece that I am thinking of her and I miss her please. Love you.
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