It's 6:30 pm. Danielle is resting now. She's had quite a day. She has developed a cough with congestion in her lungs. They want her to cough strong ( which hurts her back), and do some deep breathing exercises. Last night along with the cough she developed a fever. They weren't concerned at first but when the fever got higher and wouldn't go away they were a little concerned. Because of her symptoms and the fact that there is flu in the hospital, they tested her for the flu. Thank The Lord she tested negative for that! She did have a flu shot in the fall, but that doesn't help with all strands. After resting some this morning PT came in. Danielle took her first steps! She walked about 30 or 40 steps then sat up in a chair for 45 minutes. She doesn't like the sitting. It really hurts her. Sitting puts more pressure on her back than walking. They took her off of her pump pain medicine and she is now on oral pain medicine (OxyContin). After a nice nap she got a sponge bath and her hair washed. She felt so much better and her fever broke. PT came back in and she walked down the hall. She then sat for over an hour. She was READY to lie down after all that. She is still on a liquid diet. We are waiting for her tummy and intestines to "wake up." She also had 2 visitors today. Two of her great aunts, Sr. Eileen Schieber and Sr. Mary Hubert McQuinn. They live in and near O'Fallon. All the nurses and the physical therapist keep telling us how wonderful she is doing. She's positive and so strong. She gets frustrated when she has to sit and I've seen some tears then. (She does save the tears for just her dad and I though!). Oh yea, I almost forgot she rolled to her side and then later to her back almost totally on her own today!
I know I keep saying this but, thank you for all the prayers and support. We really enjoy reading all the comments!
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| Walking in the morning. |
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Looks AWESOME
ReplyDeleteWow! What can I say? She amazes me! She's a trooper! I know how overjoyed and blessed you must be. This is a blessing! Thank you Lord!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to get these updates. Ahe has made such progress in such a short time! ALL of you must be exhausted, both physically and emotionally! Hopefully, you can begin to exhale soon....
ReplyDeleteWoops..... I forgot to sign: Sheila
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle! We love to see you walking, and sitting up while smiling through it all! Sorry you got sick yesterday and hope you are over that. We hope your back gets stronger and less painful as each day goes on! I was wondering if you are any taller now - did you check that? Love to all! Frances and Dave
ReplyDeleteDanielle, I am so proud of you! What a trooper. I pray for you every morning and night for a break in the pain and a speedy recovery. We miss you and are looking forwarding to celebrating when you feel up to. Hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you each day as well as for your caretakers, your mom and dad and family. It is hard to see your love one going through recovery What a picture of you walking and sitting. It shows you are gaining and your smile is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDon and Marilyn Buhman
Danielle I hope that cough and fever is doing better! I am thinking and praying for you! Hang in there and keep up that determination! It's ok not to be strong all the time though! I have had so many ask how you are doing. There are so many thinking about you and praying for you! Thanks for the updates! I anxiously wait for the next one:) God bless!
ReplyDeleteCarla Fisher
Thanks Carla!
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