Day 74, 75, 76
Friday, Saturday and Sunday were nice days. I had lots of birthday meals with friends, and yes the geese were placed by my soon to be 50 year old sister. Payback is going to be sweet!
Seriously, we were pleased to have a lot of by family come to the hospital to celebrate my birthday with Glenn. He was a bit nervous about it and was emotional at first, but soon the conversation among everyone had him relaxing, and communicationg with Colin and the other guys about different things. It was his first social gathiering since his stroke, so I'm glad he did so well. He didn't stay too long, but it was a big deal for me to have him there. Onward and upward.
Glenn is making more effort to speak. He is clear on "Yeah" and "No", so he will use more and more language skills every day. It is still very frustrating, but he is progressing daily. They also removed his cathetar on Saturday, so he is worrying about that too. The nurses are very supportive, and talk him encouragingly about how it will take time, and to not give up too easily. It could take a few more days to become more controlled, but it is more independance in the end.
His schedule for the week was posted on Sunday evening, so it is basically the same as last week. The therapists are going to get him to sit up on his own more and more. His OT is going to insist on a lumbar cushion. Shw didn't push it at first, but stated on Friday that now that she knows him better, she will get around to it. His back needs the curvature support, so he will have to have it no matter what he says!
'Til next time
Louise
1 comment:
The birthday do was lovely. Lots of people who love you all and even the puppies. Glenn was in good stead and it was great to have him there. Love you all.
M.
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