Afternoon Report

Just got home from taking Dad some lunch and checking in with Mom.

In true Judi fashion, she is kicking butt. Her ICP (pressure in her head) is steadily coming down, which indicates that we are probably through the worst of the swelling. She had another CT scan early this morning, which showed just what we saw after her surgery: all clear.

Hurdle cleared!

Right now, the doctors are waiting to see that she is ready for her back surgery. They have measured her for a special kind of brace that will let her sit up without disturbing the injury in her back. This will help her even more because her circulation will be better, and the pressure in her head will also decrease, because the body will be situated the way it's meant to be.

In the meantime, she is resting well, and responding well to all the things they are doing. She is still not conscious (because of the drugs she is being given), but we are talking to her and letting her know how much she is loved. We are also letting her know that she needs to go ahead and get better quickly!

Before I wrap up this post - let me do a shameless plug for Shepeard Blood Center! For those who are reading from SRS, they will be out there on Thursday with the bloodmobile. For others, they have several locations in the CSRA, or you can donate at your local blood center. Judi has already received multiple units of blood to help her recovery along. One donation can save three lives!

I have had a few folks let me know that they weren't able to post. I discovered that it was asking for a login, so I am making the blog open for comments. Hope that helps!

"This too, shall pass."