Saturday afternoon

The "mom" report: Mike's face is less swollen today. He is able to nod or shake his head when asked questions. He became active/agitated a lot today and waved his arms and legs about. His feet actually look pretty good. The left looks almost perfect and the right has a small area that is questionable but nothing like when he first came in. What a relief that is. Bette got to participate in oral care of Mike. Earlier, when he wasn't quite aware of things, he bit a sponge in half while a nurse was attempting to do oral care. Now, he seems to appreciate his oral care. There is still a lot of suctioning and maintenance that has to happen. His oxygenation and blood pressure seemed adequate today. Bette stepped out with Aunt Edna for lunch when they were doing dressing changes. So into the night they move...going forward as the adventure of suctioning, pain control, blood levels, healing and the challenge of oxygenating continues.

More later,

and so we go

JaCee