Chase had a pretty good day today. He was awake for quite a bit of it. He's able to have water from a small sponge on a stick now in addition to the ice chips. He really likes the pink sponges because they're flavored like bubblegum/mint. He wanted to watch Animal Planet on the television for awhile. There were giraffes on with a baby that he really wanted to pet. He also liked watching about puppies and kittens. He still is a bit demanding in wanting things right now! We still get to hear him swear and talk a bit inappropriately but we're told this is all very normal for head trauma patients. I'm sure learning a lot that's for sure.
He had some physical therapy today and she had him stand for a little bit with help. He is not able to put any weight on the right leg or left arm yet though as they are the ones he had surgery on. But one of the times he stood, he was asked to watch the clock for 30 seconds and was able to stay that long (barely). The other times he wasn't as cooperative. It wears him out and he usually sleeps for awhile after.
He had some x-rays on his spine to check to make sure there were no more fractures than originally thought and they did not see any more. We were glad to hear that. He had an ultrasound on his arm because it is still so swollen. It did show some superficial small blood clots near his wrist but they said the body should absorb them. He now has a bracelet on that says not to use the left arm for anything (blood pressure, injections, blood draws, etc). He is being given some blood thinner to help prevent the blood from clotting and he has these braces on his legs that squeeze when they inflate and then release to keep the blood moving. This also helps with clotting.
The reason for the title of this entry "I'm going to live" is that earlier today Chase looked at us and said "I'm going to live". I said to him "Yes Chase, you are." He then said that he knows he's going to live. What a sweet thing to hear from him. He said he has good friends and good foot rubbers and water givers too. We've been rubbing his feet and feeding the ice chips and water sponge.
Thanks to all for the constant prayers and love coming our way. It's helping so much so please keep them coming.
Love,
Michelle
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Dear Michelle,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear that Chase is making progress! Chase and all of you have been in our hearts and our prayers this past week. Please tell Brianna that I missed her in Primary:)
I was doing my regular job last week (the week before I was training to mix chemotherapy drugs), so I didn't get off work until after 6:00. I didn't try to come up to see you because I thought you would probably be gone for dinner. I'm mixing again this week (Wednesday to Friday), so I hope I can stop by again.
The things you have told about certainly have taken me back to my days of working in the ICU. One of the things I liked best about that job was working with family members and trying to help them make sense out of what was happening to their loved one. I know that this experience has been physically and emotionally exhausting for you, and I pray for the Lord to continue to sustain you!
Love, Ann Calder
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