It was, unfortunately, another long night. My neighbor has a bed alarm on because he tries to sneak out of bed all the time. Every time it goes off, he swears a blue streak and everyone sprints to his room. While he was providing such entertainment, I was hacking up crap through the trach, so no sleep.
This morning I was even more swollen. They are adding a third antibiotic since I seem to have unexpected types of bacteria in there. Also, body parts that have been radiated before don't heal as quickly. I must have looked pathetic this morning as they said I could have a shower and ibuprophen. It has come to this.
Awhile later they were back again with more poking, prodding, hemming and hawing. They capped my trach with a plug. I can breathe through my nose. Inhalation is fine. Exhalation not so much. I only lasted about 20 minutes. We'll try again tomorrow.
I need more sleep and more exercise. I'm only on my second feed today, kind of running behind.
So, after 10 days I got a shower. A nice hot shower. A wonderful CNA washed my hair and all the rest. What a difference!
I cannot get sprung until we get this infection sorted. I will have a rough time if I am still here at Halloween. Missing my girls, and missing my life.
Love,
Kiara
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My dear Kiara, you have come so far, but everything has to be 100% before you can get "sprung" and get on with your second chance at a good life.
You will have many more chances
to spend Halloween with the girls. I can only imagine how much you miss them.
Think about what a wonderful,pain free Hanukkah you will have with them.
I wish you a restful night.
And maybe another shower.
Love & hugs
xoxoxoxo
I love you Kiara.
I love you Kelly.
I love you too, Mama Wolf.
This is from Mary's moms heart......to you!!
A shower does make everything feel better. Clean hair is a special miracle in itself. I can hear the desperation in your words to get out. Any chance Kelly could grab a wheel chair and at least get you outside for a little while. You can plan your escape. While the guy next door has an alarm on his bed, you have earned the trust of the staff, they would never see it coming. :)
Hang tight, this will soon be just a memory.
Love you!!!!
I remember how much I hated being shut up in my hospital room. The wheelchair thing sounds like a great idea.
With all the antibiotics you are on, make sure the nurses are taking precautions against c. difficle. As far as I know, bleach is the only thing that will kill c. diff.
You, Kelly, and the girls continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Skip, Cheri, and Jennifer
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