Day 2 Afternoon Update

The hospital gives the family member who is staying with the patient the title "Partner in Healing". Barb has been that partner through the last two nights and has happily gone without sleep in order to be Mom's eyes, ears and advocate. This afternoon, with Mom settled back into a normal room, they are bothing trying to get a little rest.
So I thought I would do them the favor of giving an update per our conversation a few minutes ago. Sounds like she has had multiple tubes removed which makes her much more comfortable. She had a little toast to eat and will get some dinner soon. She walked a bit this morning and has another walk scheduled for this evening. Getting up and moving about has been good for her lungs and she is getting better at making the spirometer (breathing toy!) hit the mark that the respiratory therapist has set for her.
Jared and I went over to her house this afternoon and did a little furniture moving in preparation for her return home. A comfy recliner has been strategically placed in her bedroom to allow her the chance to be away from daily noises and distractions. It will also allow her and Ev to be near to each other through the night.
We are also thinking about putting a sign of some kind in her front window to let neighbors and friends know when she is up to having company and when she is not.
Signing out for now...Beth