August 20, 2010

Well Nick still has his chest tube, he is still putting out to much fluid into his chest cavity. He will probably have it thru the weekend. They will have to evaluate it each day. He has a x-ray every day, that helps to see what is going on in his chest and lungs. Each day he gets stronger and stronger.
He has physical therapy 2 times a day at this point. They put his bed in a chair position, with his feet touching the floor.  Then the therapist and either Doyle or myself assist him to sit straight up with back away from bed. He has to help by grabbing ahold of his bed rails and pull himself forward.
This morning when p.t. came in they got him all situated, he grabbed ahold of the bed rails and pulled himself up by himself. That is a great accomplishment. His therapist said wait, wait for me. We were all so suprised.
Like I have always said, Nick one tough kid.We are so proud of him.
Nick does not like hospital food. He says it is not his mothers cooking. I guess I am good for something. The food here is to dry and bland.
They told us today that we can bring any of his favorite foods in that he would like. He was very excited.
We have lots of Dr's and therapist that come in lots, just when he thinks he might get some rest someone comes in. They have taken all the IV's out of his arms, all the monitors off, so it is easier to move him around. They have to come in every couple of hours and turn him so he doesn't get bed sores.
We really appreciate everything everyone is doing at home for us. Prayers we feel them bouncing off the ceiling. Plus everything else.