Tuesday, October 27, 2009
October 27th 2009 PM
I went to see Dad tonight at the hospital and I was glad to see that our beloved Momo was still there, tending to our Dad's needs. Momo was there since 3:30pm.
Dad is still nauseated and continues to get bouts of not feeling well at all. Momo walked the hall with him and got his legs going. Dad's nurse suggested they re-insert a naso-gastric tube (a tube that goes into the stomach and enables the build up fluid to escape into a container). Although it looks a bit uncomfortable sticking out of a nose, the NG tube provides much comfort as the patient doesn't feel bloated. Dad's pain is well managed and his AAA repair and his left hand are of little discomfort. He says he only has two fingers that bug him but that the swelling and pain has significantly decreased and he looks at ease.
We tucked Dad in and he looks much more comfortable by the time we left.
He is suppose to get his epidural and catheter removed some time tonight so Dad is very happy about not having to drag all of this equipment with him when he wants to move. He will still have the running IV but he needs to keep hydrated.
I look forward to seeing him tomorrow sooner than later to find out if he feels better and to see how he's slept. He has a new roomate who I think will be quiet this night. Hopefully he gets a good sleep---he so needs it.
Claude I will kiss Dad on the forehead at your request. We know that you and Etienne are with us all in thoughts and prayers.
We all think of you.
Goodnight for now---Didi
Dad is still nauseated and continues to get bouts of not feeling well at all. Momo walked the hall with him and got his legs going. Dad's nurse suggested they re-insert a naso-gastric tube (a tube that goes into the stomach and enables the build up fluid to escape into a container). Although it looks a bit uncomfortable sticking out of a nose, the NG tube provides much comfort as the patient doesn't feel bloated. Dad's pain is well managed and his AAA repair and his left hand are of little discomfort. He says he only has two fingers that bug him but that the swelling and pain has significantly decreased and he looks at ease.
We tucked Dad in and he looks much more comfortable by the time we left.
He is suppose to get his epidural and catheter removed some time tonight so Dad is very happy about not having to drag all of this equipment with him when he wants to move. He will still have the running IV but he needs to keep hydrated.
I look forward to seeing him tomorrow sooner than later to find out if he feels better and to see how he's slept. He has a new roomate who I think will be quiet this night. Hopefully he gets a good sleep---he so needs it.
Claude I will kiss Dad on the forehead at your request. We know that you and Etienne are with us all in thoughts and prayers.
We all think of you.
Goodnight for now---Didi
Sunday, October 25, 2009
OCtober 25th 2009
Good morning!
Well I went in to see Dad this morning and found him sitting up in the chair.
He looked so innocent with his little nightgown and hugging his miniature pillow over his stomach.
I had to comb his hair so that he looked like 'Dad' and then we had a nice visit.
Dad is in good spirits and is dreaming about a good cup of coffee---from Tim Horton's he said! I told him he's got one coming once he starts drinking a bit more and eating.
Breakfast this morning was all liquids and although Dad says he's not hungry he ate up what he could without wasting any time.
The left hand is still numb and a constant source of frustration. He'll have to go see his GP to get a referral for a neurologist and for the meantime I think they'll start him on Gabapentin for nerve pain---let's hope this helps.
Besides that he was able to walk over to the chair and he said his balance was much better.
As I did my undergrad in CVU I know all the staff there and while Dad was eating I went to the opposite corner of the unit to see one of the nurses. THis woman is nuts and she makes me laugh because she always says terrible things outloud---and you laugh because you have to!
Here's the picture. The nurse is sitting at her desk in front of her one patient. Her head is bent over and she looks like she's looking at something interesting---and she is---it turns out she's got a fancy little gadget that allows you to connect to the internet and she was scoping out some stuff on the web when I showed up. Her patient is sitting up in his chair with his wrists tied to his wheelchair tray---a la crisscross fashion. He's old, is wearing one of those nasal prongs that inflate into a small sacs on each side of the nose (basically looks like a puffy mustache with two prongs diving into the nostrils---cute) and looking everywhere for a way out. His fingers are scratching at the edges of his table top and he is valiantly pulling on his wrists to be let free. He sees me, 'can u let me out?' he says. 'NOpe, your nurse will make me pay for it' I replied. She pipes up and tells him, 'I'll tie her up with you and that'll be her punishment, now sit still'. Later she says outloud to me, 'have you seen the movie 'IT's a wonderful life?' He's my Clarence!
Well anyways, sometimes you just have to be there to appreciate the humor in these situations. And by the way, the old guy is restrained because he's pulling at his arterial line and is delirious---as soon as he's safe he'll be free from his predicament.
Oh I must go to bed and I don't want to.
Who wants to go for breakfast????? THird street cafe in Sidney anyone??????
Come on! Puuuuuuuuu---leaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Fine then, off to bed----Didi
Hey Claude---did you not sign up yet as an author? I saw your comment. It's fun to read you again. Tooth tooth xo.
Well I went in to see Dad this morning and found him sitting up in the chair.
He looked so innocent with his little nightgown and hugging his miniature pillow over his stomach.
I had to comb his hair so that he looked like 'Dad' and then we had a nice visit.
Dad is in good spirits and is dreaming about a good cup of coffee---from Tim Horton's he said! I told him he's got one coming once he starts drinking a bit more and eating.
Breakfast this morning was all liquids and although Dad says he's not hungry he ate up what he could without wasting any time.
The left hand is still numb and a constant source of frustration. He'll have to go see his GP to get a referral for a neurologist and for the meantime I think they'll start him on Gabapentin for nerve pain---let's hope this helps.
Besides that he was able to walk over to the chair and he said his balance was much better.
As I did my undergrad in CVU I know all the staff there and while Dad was eating I went to the opposite corner of the unit to see one of the nurses. THis woman is nuts and she makes me laugh because she always says terrible things outloud---and you laugh because you have to!
Here's the picture. The nurse is sitting at her desk in front of her one patient. Her head is bent over and she looks like she's looking at something interesting---and she is---it turns out she's got a fancy little gadget that allows you to connect to the internet and she was scoping out some stuff on the web when I showed up. Her patient is sitting up in his chair with his wrists tied to his wheelchair tray---a la crisscross fashion. He's old, is wearing one of those nasal prongs that inflate into a small sacs on each side of the nose (basically looks like a puffy mustache with two prongs diving into the nostrils---cute) and looking everywhere for a way out. His fingers are scratching at the edges of his table top and he is valiantly pulling on his wrists to be let free. He sees me, 'can u let me out?' he says. 'NOpe, your nurse will make me pay for it' I replied. She pipes up and tells him, 'I'll tie her up with you and that'll be her punishment, now sit still'. Later she says outloud to me, 'have you seen the movie 'IT's a wonderful life?' He's my Clarence!
Well anyways, sometimes you just have to be there to appreciate the humor in these situations. And by the way, the old guy is restrained because he's pulling at his arterial line and is delirious---as soon as he's safe he'll be free from his predicament.
Oh I must go to bed and I don't want to.
Who wants to go for breakfast????? THird street cafe in Sidney anyone??????
Come on! Puuuuuuuuu---leaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Fine then, off to bed----Didi
Hey Claude---did you not sign up yet as an author? I saw your comment. It's fun to read you again. Tooth tooth xo.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
OCtober 24th 2009
Well Dad is in the hospital and is slowly recovering.
Yesterday Dad had a AAA repair and Monique and Mom were his #1 supports.
I went with Mom to visit Dad at 8pm.
He looked a bit groggy but overall seemed to be doing fine.
Today Mom and I went in to see him again. He tried to stand today and he said that he felt like he was standing on a ball so his balance felt off.
Dad's left hands bugs him to no end, he has numbness usually but since the surgery his hands have been swollen and he says his hand feels really uncomfortable. I am sure his Doc will look into this because 'the patient' is really bothered by it.
It was so wonderful to see my old coworkers in CVU. I did 2 years of undergrad on this ward and it brings such comfort to see Dad being attended to by awesome nurses.
Anyways, so far so good and soon he'll be transferred to 3 Royal (a couple of floors above me) and he'll get some sleep.
Mom and I went to Mattick's farm for lunch but the place was packed so we went to the Golf course Pub instead.
Mom is looking well and we parted in good spirits.
I'm off to work tonight so it's time for a weeeee nap.
Dd
Yesterday Dad had a AAA repair and Monique and Mom were his #1 supports.
I went with Mom to visit Dad at 8pm.
He looked a bit groggy but overall seemed to be doing fine.
Today Mom and I went in to see him again. He tried to stand today and he said that he felt like he was standing on a ball so his balance felt off.
Dad's left hands bugs him to no end, he has numbness usually but since the surgery his hands have been swollen and he says his hand feels really uncomfortable. I am sure his Doc will look into this because 'the patient' is really bothered by it.
It was so wonderful to see my old coworkers in CVU. I did 2 years of undergrad on this ward and it brings such comfort to see Dad being attended to by awesome nurses.
Anyways, so far so good and soon he'll be transferred to 3 Royal (a couple of floors above me) and he'll get some sleep.
Mom and I went to Mattick's farm for lunch but the place was packed so we went to the Golf course Pub instead.
Mom is looking well and we parted in good spirits.
I'm off to work tonight so it's time for a weeeee nap.
Dd
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Here's where it starts...Oct 21st 2009
First of All, I need to add that we are missing a nice picture of Doug, aka 'TOI LA LA LA LALALALALALLA'. Doug is Monique's other half and he needs to be added here...so he is not forgotten, I just don't have any recent pictures of Doug to do the man justice.
Secondly, we all need to be able to access this site and to be able to log on, upload, and contribute at will...so we will have to set that up.
So! The point of this blog is to be creative, interactive, and to connect with family and our friends at our own pace, at our leisure, and in our own time. You want to write in french---you go ahead, you wish to express yourself in English---that's just fine, you want to post pictures and not say a word---great! The deal is, you do as you do!
I've been eager to set this up because I miss writing on the blog. I miss looking forward to seeing who wrote a comment and as well, I miss the urge to write for a purpose, reconnecting with myself as well as with my family.
Tonight I went over to Sarah and Greg's house for dinner, wine, and movies. Sarah and I carefully picked out two movies. I was so sure I had done a great job of picking a 'man' flick! The title was good, the graphics were cutting edge, and the whole thing looked interesting. Well the movie was good...and disturbing. Let's just say our flick was nicknamed 'the poo movie' as it dealt with prison and a different kind of wall art. The other movie I was eager to see was about a concentration camp and the little boy perished in the end. SO, maybe I should keep my movie picking to myself.
Instead of walking home alone at midnight, Greg lent me a state of the art mountain bike. It really looks like a supped up orange BMX with fat tires, major springs, and an attitude. I rode home in the rain and in the dark like a 12 year old on a new bike. It was awesome!
It's late and I must go to bed.
Dd
Secondly, we all need to be able to access this site and to be able to log on, upload, and contribute at will...so we will have to set that up.
So! The point of this blog is to be creative, interactive, and to connect with family and our friends at our own pace, at our leisure, and in our own time. You want to write in french---you go ahead, you wish to express yourself in English---that's just fine, you want to post pictures and not say a word---great! The deal is, you do as you do!
I've been eager to set this up because I miss writing on the blog. I miss looking forward to seeing who wrote a comment and as well, I miss the urge to write for a purpose, reconnecting with myself as well as with my family.
Tonight I went over to Sarah and Greg's house for dinner, wine, and movies. Sarah and I carefully picked out two movies. I was so sure I had done a great job of picking a 'man' flick! The title was good, the graphics were cutting edge, and the whole thing looked interesting. Well the movie was good...and disturbing. Let's just say our flick was nicknamed 'the poo movie' as it dealt with prison and a different kind of wall art. The other movie I was eager to see was about a concentration camp and the little boy perished in the end. SO, maybe I should keep my movie picking to myself.
Instead of walking home alone at midnight, Greg lent me a state of the art mountain bike. It really looks like a supped up orange BMX with fat tires, major springs, and an attitude. I rode home in the rain and in the dark like a 12 year old on a new bike. It was awesome!
It's late and I must go to bed.
Dd
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