Today is day 21 in the ICU and day 8 of life support. Chris has been doing about the same for the last 3 days. I spent last night with him. Chris has been maintaining in the high 80's to low 90's for oxy lately. The nurses explained to me that keeping a patients head up and doing good dental hygiene greatly helps prevent pneumonia from life support and other unpleasant things.
Yesterday they ran a new test on Chris and found he had a new fungus that is an airborne issue. they immediately put him on anti-fungal meds and that issue should be better in a few days.
Last night Chris got an ultrasound to help determine his kidney function. they were only able to get some of the info needed. they will be back this afternoon to try and get the rest.
the nurses have done a great job at keeping Chris moving. he requires a lot of attention. there are so many machines and gadgets in his room. the nurses have all been great about teaching me and helping me understand what is going on. even the ones who are not caring for him that day or haven't cared for him yet.
in the last 21 days i have discovered my mom Orlene knows almost every person in the hospital. there is a comfort in that. i have also come to realize what a tight knit community we live in.
I went to the grocery store yesterday with my mother in law Saunie. I'm not to sure why but it just threw me for a loop. i was very disoriented and just wanted to cry the whole time. I am not accustom to shopping for me and the kids only. it was also the first time in 20 days that i did a normal errand.
Connor seems to be doing better. Bailey woke up with a sore throat today. Last night she had a rough time. both kids are missing daddy so much, its really starting to show. It has been 10 days since they have seen their dad.
will blog again soon
Amanda
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