15 Days to Disney!

And fifteen days until Lisa gets her princess trip. Today Dad took her to UofM for her seasonal flu and H1N1 shot. She didn't even flinch or cry. [Her brother and sisters should take note of that.] Next week is a big week with MIBG scans, CAT scans, and MRI. Cross your fingers, get out the beads, send that magic mojo and get that positive energy moving. We expect to get the results just before our trip.

Tuesday

8:00 PM, Just got off the phone with Mom / Mary Jo and she is doing great and sounds great. Tubes are still in to drain any fluids around the lungs but a chest xray is scheduled for tomorrow to determine how the ol' pipes are working. She was able to walk all the way down the hall with only little assistance so she is well on her way to recovery. I think this will be the last dedicated post for mom here on Lisa's blog unless something comes up.

Monday

Maureen [sis] called me earlier today to say that Mom/Mary Jo had a very good day today. She was up walking to the hall and back with little to no help and her appetite was returning. The excruciating pain that flared up yesterday afternoon is now under control. That pain was due mostly to the new tubes that were inserted through her back to drain the fluid that was collecting around the lungs. Tuesday and Wednesday her friends and neighbors will take turns visiting and checking in on her. Thank you for all your support these past few days.

Sunday

Yesterday was a good day because the rest of the drain tubes and such came out. Mom was able to walk to the restroom and out in the hall a short way. By evening however she was very tired and did not get much sleep last night. Today, Sunday she was short of breath and they found that some fluid was gathering around the lungs. They decided rather quickly to put a couple drain tubes back in and she just returned from that procedure and looks much more comfortable aside from increasing discomfort around where the procedure was performed today. She did eat a little food but now the nurse is limiting her to only one visitor at a time so that she can get some rest. All things considered she's doing remarkably well.

Friday 1:00 PM

Mom's vent tube is out and she's sitting in a chair. First 100 words - Water, water, water... Yea!

Friday AM

Mom is more alert [and unfortunately more aware of her discomfort] The vent tube is her biggest irritant at the moment. The doctors will make a determination at rounds shortly as to whether or not it's time to pull it. I would be a big help for her to be able to tell us what she needs rather us guessing.

Thursday Night 8:00 PM

Mom/Aunt MaryJo/MaryJo has opened her eyes, and is communicating by nodding [albeit slightly] yes or no. Additionally she's wiggled her fingers and toes indicating that all the wiring is still attached and functioning. Hopefully tomorrow she can get off the vent and breath on her own. Thanks for all the prayers, positive energy, and mojo being directed her way.