Things are still improving. Jerid's awake and comfortable. He got a PCA today. That's the little button that he can push to get a hit of pain medication. He's still breathing good with some help from oxygen and the swelling is going down. (Though he still has a large lemon in his crotch.) He's been eating ice chips and watching TV in between talking (yes, his voice is slowly returning) to me and his mom.
Rose and I take turns going in with him while the other sits in the family room with Annie. Twice today I took Annie to the door of his ICU room and she waved and giggled and put a smile on her daddy's face.
There was some talk about moving Jerid to a regular room today, but they decided to watch him for another night. His hemoglobin counts were down so he got some blood. (Just in time for Halloween.) The Pneumonia is looking much better and they'll be dialing down one of his antibiotics soon. He's still on a feeding tube and probably will be a little longer until he gets some more nutrition and his protein level raises.
He's scheduled for another bronch tomorrow. The docs may still change their mind though, and we have no idea what time they plan on doing it. Hopefully if they do, he'll be strong enough that he won't have to stay intibated after the procedure.
If they don't do the bronch, then the doctor has given orders for him to get out of bed and start doing physical therapy. He's really, really weak from laying around for a week... the lazy bag of bones.
Jerid's spirits are moderate, if not high. He's still ticked that this has all happened. Also, he's been having really vivid nightmares. Probably from the dilauded. Apparently they had to call the doctor in around 3:00 am last night because he was so worked up after one. The poor guy. At least he's not hallucinating though... or maybe he'd rather be.
The nurses and assistants have all been wonderful and kind. They were going to give him a bath this morning, but Jerid wanted to wait until I got there so that I could do it. They wouldn't let him though. They said that I shouldn't have to do it and that he should be smelling and looking good for me when I got there. He said they were really gentle and gave him a great bath. Needless to say, I like those gals.
I'll let you all know what happens tomorrow. I'm really excited because I'm going to take Annie trick-or-treating. We won't miss Halloween after all!
Jerid has new parts! Finally!
Jerid and Marin (and our favorite princess, Annie) have a huge "following" of people that care about them VERY much!
I thought it would be cool if we all had one place to go to keep each other updated on the details. This way they don't have to make a million phone calls every day and we can all hold on to our sanity and send out our positive thoughts for The Smiths!
So, let's keep each other up to date and BRING JERID HOME!
I thought it would be cool if we all had one place to go to keep each other updated on the details. This way they don't have to make a million phone calls every day and we can all hold on to our sanity and send out our positive thoughts for The Smiths!
So, let's keep each other up to date and BRING JERID HOME!
4 comments:
Glad to hear things are slowly getting better. Any progress is good. I know probably not at the speed you would all like but it is still progress in the right direction. I'm sure you are tired of hearing the words "hang in there" and "you're doing great" because you may not feel like you are. Please know you guys are doing great, this by far is probably the hardest thing your relationship has ever and will ever see and you seem to be as strong as ever. I think you are awesome Marin. Oh and you too Jerid - I know you've been doing a lot of work too. Keep it up guys there is still hope for a party before Santa Claus comes. But don't do it while we are abroad. Love you guys very much. Have a good day - and enjoy trick or treating... LOVE SHANNON
Jerid, I sure am sorry that you can't have anything by mouth. You're probably thinking about that pizza that you almost had a week or so ago, when Marin went to pick it up and all H--- broke loose! Sure hope they're feeding you super high calories through your tube.
Hooray...Annie is going Trick or Treating for her first time! Mom, does she get to taste one of her treats? Maybe just a lick..or maybe you will insist that people give her apples and oranges.....sorry Marin....just had to needle you about your good parenting habits.
Marin, I know you'll enjoy trick or treating with Annie as much if not more than she does.
Happy Halloweening,
Continuing Love and Prayers for the Apple Family,
Grandma, Mom #2, Momma
Glad to here things are getting better. I hope you know I expect pictures of that little Tootsie Pie in her costume.We all miss her bunches. We will continue to pray for all of you daily.
Love
Tamara
Hi, I know I'm late getting this in, but I just wanted to say great job to all of you. Jerid, you are such a fighter and trooper. Keep hanging in there, and stay positive. And, as soon as you get your butt home, I am coming to see you! You are getting a BIG tight hug!
Rinny, Rose, stay strong. You guys are just about over this crazy hump, and you guys are great. We are still praying and thinking of you every day. Love Always, Liz
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