Mr. V's Journey To Recovery

I went to work this morning so of course I always miss my dad when he is the most alert. My mom and Uncle Joe saw him and he was alert and "talking" a little and blinking his eyes. Nurse Jen III said they had to put him back on the pressers because his blood pressure went a little low last night but its on a low low dosage. They still have not put in an arterial line which measure blood pressure more accurately then a regular cuff like we are used to. I am not sure if I told you what an arterial line is but its an IV to a vein that measures blood pressure. Nurse Jen III said they probably will try again today to look for another vein to put in an arterial line. My dad will not like that!

He is still alert and doing better a little tiny bit. He is very tired though, I went in this afternoon and he was sleepy. He even mouthed to me "I am very tired." Yeah of all the people in the world he deserves naps during the day. My mom is going to try to flag down a doctor to ask some questions on how my dad's organs are doing. Believe me its a good thing when you have to flag them down because if they come to you its usually bad news. He had trouble breathing yesterday but today it was better, he is back to breathing more on his own and the machine is helping less. I forgot to tell you! He was getting measured for a back brace so he can sit up. They want him to sit up. What that means for his ribs and pelvis, we do not know? Again we have to run and tackle a doctor now to get some answers. He moved to a different bed in the STICU this one has a tv! So watch out we are going to stay a lot longer with my dad.

I have nothing else to report but when I do you will read it first on this blog. Thanks again for you prayers and thoughts.

Update: My dad was sleeping when Jonathan and I got to the room tonight and his blood pressure was really really low. I am just sending my strength waves to him tonight so he can build up his strength and have his body take control of the blood pressure on its own. I know he is getting better but its still a touch and go situation. He will have awesome days and bad days, so far he has had more awesome days! I told him to keep that up. I told him all I want for Christmas is him to be totally off his blood pressure medicines that would be a big stride towards getting better. I know he can do it he just needs that extra energy. I know I am babbling but since I cannot afford therapy, this blog has become my therapist. It is very therapeutic sharing my feelings about this. Well Mr. V just rest tonight and get your strength back up for another day. Thank you for reading my deep thoughts by Delena Martello. Again many many thanks for your prayers and thoughts.