Good evening all.
I am no longer writing this blog from an ICU room. Tonight we got moved across the hall to 5 NE. I’m not sure of the statistics, but I do not imagine that there are a lot of ICU patients that walk from their ICU room to their room on the floor. Just shows the dedication that Jennifer has to make sure this process goes well! Nice job, Jen.
Today was a pretty busy day. By the time that Teresa and I got to the hospital, Jen was already up, in the chair, and watching TV. She stayed in the chair through breakfast and then decided to take a nap. I even found a few a minutes to get some much needed rest.
They took the epidural out today, so the pain for Jennifer is slightly different than what she has been used to. She fluctuated between a 4 and 6 on the pain scale for most of the day, but seemed to get in more under control tonight. She was at a three just a few minutes ago!
Tonight, I am staying at the hospital and it has been fun to just hang out with my wife! Nice to have some time together. Seems like the ICU nurses or staff are usually coming through to check, where as on the floor we might not see the nurse for an hour or so. We started to get caught up on some TV shows like and we had dinner. She again went with the clam chowder and I settled on chicken strips. I didn’t realize the cafeteria stopped preparing at 7pm. Not like OHSU, where it doesn’t matter the time they are cooking. It has been great to get to hang out tonight!
Dr. Mulligan came through today. What a great guy. He has a very straight forward, tell it like it is bedside manner. He said that she was soaring now! He told Jennifer that she got hung up at the tree line for a few days, but now is soaring! So refreshing to hear that. He said that they might start pulling chest tubes tomorrow, but they would leave at least two. I didn’t really understand this piece, but when they take the old lungs out of CF patients there are cysts on the inside of the rib cage that are attached to the lungs. He said they are not like blood vessels where they just clot up and stop bleeding, these suckers need to drain at their own pace. He said CF patients typically have their chest tubes longer than other transplant patients.
Jennifer is doing great! I hope that tomorrow I might be able to take the night off and you all get to hear from the beautiful Jennifer herself. I have laundry to do and I need to get some homework finished for the class I am taking this term…
Cheers to a continued speedy recovery,
Kerry
Jen, we have been reading everything we can about how you are coming along..We Love you so very much and Thank God for his healing hand on you, not to mention how you are fighting!!! Can’t begin to tell all of you how much you are loved and prayed for..Keep the updates coming and know we are so proud of you and that you are part of our Family…Hugs for now Uncle Wayne, Aunt Margie, and Family..
Soaring is a great term to hear from any doctor! Walking from room to room, out of ICU – Very impressive progress, Jen is doing a great job!! It is fun to read the blog every day and see such fantastic improvement, miraculous to say the least. Take Care and have another great day!
That is AWESOME news Kerry!! You have been doing a wonderful job for Jen with the blog, keeping everyone updated on her progress. Jen you are the strongest lady I know, we can’t wait to see you this summer. If Unc’s health holds we are hoping to make it. Can’t wait to hug both of your necks! Keep up all the hard part Jen and we will do the easy part and pray for your continued speedy recovery. Love, Aunt Levie & Uncle Terry
It has been incredible to read about Jen’s progress. David made out his Valentine card to Mrs. Dwight and Mr. Dwight and put it in your box. Jen, you’re determination and strength is inspiring. We’ll continue to pray that your pain is gone and that any hurdles you may face will be moved.
Wonderful news.
Wonderful progress. Taking the chest tubes out was one of the most quick pains Rex had–just be prepared. But so Great when out. Soar like an eagle!!!
So glad to see she is doing so good
grandpa Gene& grandma Dolores
Thank-you for sharing this wonderful news on your progress. I have been reading the blog to my mom keeping her updated with her all the awesome news, this past few weeks. My mom unfortunately lost her younger sister to Cystic Fibrosis at a very young age. She wanted me to let you know,
“Your strength and willingness to keep fighting, so that it may give
others who are trying to survive, the hope to CONQUER “Cystic Fibrosis” to just Breathe.” Prayers and positve thoughts go out to you and your family. <3
Wow! I love reading the blogs and love, love, love your amazing progress! Keep up the good work.
Mo
I have just read up on your progress!! Prayer can move mountains and you are proof of that, I love your smile, and the one on the outside is gorgeous too!! I wish you continued success!! God bless you and God Keep you!
From Niagara Falls Ontario Canada ♥
So grateful for these updates! Thank you Kerry! Tell Jen to keep up the hard work! Lots of love and prayers to all four of you!