Ethan had a decent night. He got another blood transfusion because he needed a little boost. It will help him feel better. The spot that they removed the monstrosity of lines from in his neck, was described as a “big hole”. It has a dressing over it. Today his nurse is going to tackle undoing the pressure bandage to see what we have there. She is also a wound care nurse. So that is great to have her addressing it.
Ethan just seems sore all over. Anytime we move or turn him, he has a pained look on his face and occasionally a tear slips out. It’s not even a pained look, his face crumples with agony. That is difficult for me because I just want to take on all his pain for him. Juggling all his medications to wean them and to keep him comfortable is a delicate dance.
Today I am going to continue PT and OT. Ethan’s nurse is so great. I love that she lets me help. We have been busy with turning and situation and putting Ethan in an upright position, making sure he is comfortable. I told him he had some complications and he is now doing better. He seemed to be looking around the room but still not too with it.
He is moving his hands a little bit more which is good. They are still very small weak movements, but each movement is done with determination.
I am hoping for small wins today. I am showered, with coffee with one of my favorite nurses. So far we are winning.
Slow steady steps forward. He has been laying in bed sooo long. He has got to be painfully stiff. It has got to be very upsetting to him to not be able to move comfortably. We are encouraged by all of the progress that is happening this week. We expect to hear about more progress over the weekend. You go Ethan!! We love you both.
ReplyDeleteTaking a deep breath and praying that Ethan is on his way back Home!
ReplyDeleteWith you by his side and your
“Hands On “ involvement done with knowledge and ❤️ love is great reassurance to you and him!’
He knows it’s YOU helping him
WIN this Battle. Holding his hand
through it all is great medicine..
God bless you both ❤️ turning the corner on This Journey !!!
YA! Have a great day guys!!! Keep on keeping on guys!
ReplyDeleteSo happy things are looking better. I will continue praying.
ReplyDeleteInch by inch... You are doing great and so is he. I remember a lot of years ago when my brother suffered an accident in a pool and was paralyzed and in traction for a long time... and they had us keep massaging his legs to keep the nerves aware... and as he healed, his function came back and it just felt good to know that we could be part of that treatment (whether or not it helped or simple healing brought the nerve back on board) to help him. So when I see your posts and I know it feels slow and I hate that he's got pain... I pray that he keeps coming 'round that curve to the straightaway where the engine isn't as taxed and the car can coast into full healing. Thanks for posting and keeping us in the loop!
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