Compared to last week, this week is awesome :)
We are glad to be back in the transplant ward, 3G2 #6-2. Must say though, we'll miss the nurses who cared so diligently for Pete on Pulmonary :)
Pete is managing to get more sleep each night and being more active during the day. Physio is happening regularly and with this beautiful weather we try to go outside in the wheelchair a couple times per day. I still get a kick out of taking Pete outside in his pajamas!
On Sunday Pete got a pass to go to the apartment and along with Rob, we listened to Chilliwacks church service live stream. Nicer to watch on the TV rather than the cell phone.
On Tuesday chest x-rays showed some fluid build up in the bottom of both lungs. This causes the oxygen absorption to drop quite low during the night. While sleeping Pete's still not breathing deep enough to prevent this from happening and then the lungs will tend to collapse in the saturated areas. So he will use oxygen till this heals. This also tends to elevate the body temperature. Just need to build up more strength! :)
I managed to have a day out yesterday. My glasses broke, so I headed up to Barrhead to get them repaired. Had a quick coffee with friends and then headed up to Neerlandia.......and there wasn't much I could do to stop the tears as I got near the hamlet. Home sweet home it is :) Just had to stop in at the Neerlandia Co-op and say hello to my co-workers. Spent some time at home gathering up things that I could use at the apartment and then a quick coffee with my daughter-in-law Missy and of course get in some gramma time. Managed to get my hair styled.....thanks Darlene for fitting me in! My last stop was saying hello to Pete's co-workers at Rose Country and then it was back to the city.
This morning when I walked into Pete's room I could see on his whole being that he had "slept".
We are very grateful to the Lord for the healing given to Pete each day again and take comfort in knowing that He watches over us each step of the way.
Take care everyone :)
Margaret and Pete, sounds like things are improving...great news!
ReplyDeleteAnd, Margaret, so good you got a day to 'rejuvenate'!
Keep it up guys! Big hugs, Ena
Wonderful news...everyday is a blessing. Keep your chin up! Today I snuggled with little spencer... I told him how much you would love to be there and gave him a kiss for you both. What a cutie!!!! So tiny!
ReplyDeleteWe're so glad that Pete is doing better.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so pleased to finally get your haircut.
Well written blog entry!
Sounds like good progress, all in all! The question is how does Pete like being outside in his PJ's!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had some home time Margaret-emotional and rejuvenating! " And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. "
2 Corinthians 9:8 In our prayers, Janice and Henk
Hello Pete and Margaret. Thanks for the update on Pete and yourself. Good to hear that Pete "slept". We hope he experiences more of that healing sleep. Glad you could get away for a while....see friends, gramma time, freshen up, that is all good for the soul as well.
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