April 2, 2007

day 49
I screwed up the dates last night. I thought I had it right, but I didn't. Oh dear, I think I've got it right now. Tomorrow marks 7 weeks, and that blows my mind. It doesn't seem that long, and yet it does.
We went grocery shopping today, and were a bit late getting to the hospital. Chris was there and had taken Glenn for a walk. They were back in Glenn's room, and Glenn was pretty distressed. We were astounded to discover that he had had a cap on his trache tube since 10:30, and was still capped. He was still capped when we left this evening. I was under the impression that they would break him in a bit more gently, but they said that he was doing so well that they really didn't want to take the cap off. After a few minutes, he settled down, and we went for another stroll around the unit. I'm going out on a limb here and guessing that we will be moved to Wascana in a week or so, barring any set backs. He follows conversation very well, and even though he was mostly coughing and crying, it was really good to hear his voice! The speech path was working with him when Chris got there, so they are working on his talking ability. I was a bit emotional today, it was a bit of a whammy so I had a bit of an overflow. I really don't know what to say except WHOO HOOO!
All the kids were up to see Glenn today, so we all were happy to see and hear glenn doing so well without breathing through the trache tube. I don't know how long they will leave it, but it won't be too much longer now. This was another giant step toward recovery, and really make my day.
To all who know and love her, my friend Marjorie is going to be old on Saturday. She has been posting comments regularly and is a good supporter of our family. In advance "Happy 50th to you" and we'll see you soon. Love you lots,
Louise