Well today Carol stayed pretty stable except for waking up. When she did, it apparently is really freaking her out. They think she may be having nightmares. Her skin on her legs and abdomen was debrided a little and look pink and healthy under the black layers. Her feet have pinked back up the last couple days, which is nice. It may be just me but they seem to do that for a couple days after each time they give her blood. A new ultrasound of her heart is showing that is working normally now. Apparently the last couple weeks ultrasounds have shown it not be functioning fully up to par....but it is now. I think I have met pretty much all the nurses up here, and I think a couple of them read this thing. Thanks for all that you are all doing. Thanks for taking care of Carol and Safiya when we are here and when we are not here. It's very reassuring to know they are in such compitent caring hands. Cheers to the nurses (too many to list at this point).
scott
Monday, June 30, 2008
6/30/2008
Well most of her levels are doing great except for when she wakes up. There has been a noticeable change obviously when talking to her. But when she wakes up, she is in a panic. So the thought today is to get her off the versed (as they can cause nightmares and hallucination...thanks willa) and put her on something else. Heath just told me they are also planning on doing an ultrasound of her heart, not sure why yet, maybe just preventative since her heart has been beating so high for so long (3 weeks tomorrow). Will post more later.
What the heck happened to my yard and Enumclaw last night. I came home to a disaster zone in my back yard?
scott
What the heck happened to my yard and Enumclaw last night. I came home to a disaster zone in my back yard?
scott
Sunday, June 29, 2008
6/29/2008
Where do I begin today. It's been a great day!! I got here pretty early this morning, and Carol's vitals were all looking good and she was awake sort of. She can shake her head "yes" and "no", so we have been able to communicate with her today. For instance when I got here this morning I asked if she could understand me, and she shook her head yes. I asked if she was ok, she shook her head no. I told her a little bit about the c-section again and the infection and the medications she is on that are making her groggy and imovable, and asked if she understood, and she shook her head yes.
We let her rest for most of the afternoon again, and she kept doing well. Had some lunch with the inlaws. When we got back she was up again, and I started asking her if something was wrong becuase she was grimmacing. I asked if she was in pain she shook her head no. I asked if she was worried about the baby, she shook her head yes. I asked if she wanted to see the baby now, she said yes. The hospital was more than happy to oblige...so we got Safiya in and put them cheek to cheek for a couple minutes, until Carol tired out and went to sleep. It was cool, Carol knew who Safiya was and kind nuzzled in with her. Tear jerker for sure.
As I am typing this in her room, sitting a few feet away. They just gave Carol a shot of Hydrocortisone (a little bit about that in a second) she winced and her heart rate shot up. From a few feet away I can tell her to relax her heart rate is up..close your eyes and try to calm down, and she does it.
The hydrocortisone is just breaking news to me within the last couple minutes. When was I asking about this by they way like a freakn week ago. Anyway, apparently on the 27th they finally brought in someone who ordered a cortisol(one?) level. On the 28th (yesterday) they gave her some (she did great that day) today they just gave her some. She did well when they gave her some last time (although it didn't last that long). So obviously I just asked what did the level say. She seemed a little hesitant to tell me the number but that "it was about normal, but the doctor just want it a little higher." I am not sure if they had checked that out earlier as I had suggested I think a week ago, how that would have changed things.....but I am a little pissed about it. Not enought to ruin my day or anything...but a little pissed.
scott
We let her rest for most of the afternoon again, and she kept doing well. Had some lunch with the inlaws. When we got back she was up again, and I started asking her if something was wrong becuase she was grimmacing. I asked if she was in pain she shook her head no. I asked if she was worried about the baby, she shook her head yes. I asked if she wanted to see the baby now, she said yes. The hospital was more than happy to oblige...so we got Safiya in and put them cheek to cheek for a couple minutes, until Carol tired out and went to sleep. It was cool, Carol knew who Safiya was and kind nuzzled in with her. Tear jerker for sure.
As I am typing this in her room, sitting a few feet away. They just gave Carol a shot of Hydrocortisone (a little bit about that in a second) she winced and her heart rate shot up. From a few feet away I can tell her to relax her heart rate is up..close your eyes and try to calm down, and she does it.
The hydrocortisone is just breaking news to me within the last couple minutes. When was I asking about this by they way like a freakn week ago. Anyway, apparently on the 27th they finally brought in someone who ordered a cortisol(one?) level. On the 28th (yesterday) they gave her some (she did great that day) today they just gave her some. She did well when they gave her some last time (although it didn't last that long). So obviously I just asked what did the level say. She seemed a little hesitant to tell me the number but that "it was about normal, but the doctor just want it a little higher." I am not sure if they had checked that out earlier as I had suggested I think a week ago, how that would have changed things.....but I am a little pissed about it. Not enought to ruin my day or anything...but a little pissed.
scott
6/29/2008
Carol had a great day yesterday.....very calm. She rested alot. Her heart rate and temperature were down for most of the day...despite the temp outside. Just about to leave for there, I will try and post some news once I get there. Thanks
scott
Saturday, June 28, 2008
6/28/2008
Carol had another breathing trial off the venitlator that went well this morning. A little less excitement in the room seemed to enhance that a bit. They maybe starting to do that 2 times a day instead of just once. Her feet seem to be taking a turn for the worse, continueing to darken up to the ankle. Her wound from the c-section and other abdominal skin issues seem to be doing well. Watching Finding Nemo with Chloe right now....she is doing good. I haven't seen Safiya yet today, but she is being well looked after by the inlaws. Thanks!!
Scott
Scott
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thanks
To all the support people have been showing...THANKS!!!!
It has been more than overwhelming. Words can't explain how thankful I am. Carol's reach to people is quite amazing.
scott
6/27/2008b
Apologies for not keeping everyone informed that well the last couple days.....but there hasn't been much to tell, and life has been busy, and I haven't had a computer where I needed it to update this.
Carol is pretty much the same. Pressure and heart rate and temp go up and down at regular times almost daily. She has looked very uncomfortable the last couple days. They are trying to raise her sedation, and get her off the ventilator. Hard to see in that sense...but I guess something she has to go through.
Her feet look a little worse today, but that seems to be a daily change. Sometimes better...sometimes worse. Her abdomen looks great. Her right hand looks great. Her left hand doesn't.
I am not quite sure why, but the regular week seems to go really well with daily improvements. But as the weekend arrives, I tend to see a little regression in her, which is super-frustrating.
I think I am going to spend the day tomorrow with Chloe, since Carol's family is all here right now, and will be with Carol. nightnight
scott
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