Monday, August 11, 2008

release day set

Diane is set to be discharged tomorrow, Tuesday! One of her tubes coming out of her neck was removed, (with no pain med either, the Doc just pulled it out slowly).
I took Tyler and Danielle out to see her on Sunday, they were happy to be with their Mom, and maybe a bit surprised to see her with a tube coming out her nose, neck and IV need les in her wrist.
Her disposition is improving each day, she is beginning to chat on her cell phone to family, and is actually enjoying watching the Olympics! (Go USA basketball!)
We also find out about the biospy tomorrow, so the anxiety will be a little on the high side. In the meantime, we are all awaiting her return home, trying to keep the housework all kept up and in working order, so she won't worry about the laundry/shopping/cleaning/meals/watering/bills.
The meals being delivered have been a big hit with the family, even the kids are trying new dishes that they would not have tasted had we made them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Danielle is enjoying the visits and activites too, she actually went to the Delta on Saturday and had a blast. Tyler is a gym rat, enjoying sleeping in till 12 or 1 and then going to the gym. He is looking for rides usually in the afternoon to the gym, if anyone is available, thanks

3 comments:

Cindy Mohn Lehmann said...

Great news Fidelibus family!!! Thanks for the detailed daily reports. Since you have been residing this last week in "my world", your reports have been reflective of the inpatient course I somewhat anticipated you would experience: I'm really impressed by the great care Diane & you have received from the Kaiser hospital staff.

Jim, be careful, once the news gets out that you are such a wonderful care giver with a great bedside manner, you may find yourself with a second occupation!!!! You do know I'm joking, of course. :>)

And Diane, I had to laugh at your request for Jim to take a picture of you last week for the kids. With all of the various tubes, TPN & IVs, my bet is you can re-create the most authentic Halloween costume of the whole neighborhood. I can just imagine the pumpkin person you'll have on your porch this year.

Welcome back and welcome home. Sending loving care imbued with laughter, Cindy & Ernie

Anonymous said...

Family,
Thanks for the wonderful news. I pray the biopsy event goes smoothly. We love you all,
Mary Muse and family

Jenny Warner said...

great news! hang in there!!!
see you soon!