8/5/2013

Laura is now in the ward. She is doing ok, but getting tired easily and is a bit fed up. Fair enough really, after seven weeks of hospital life. She had a big physio session today, and is eating a bit more.

Slow and steady wins the race........

Right, I'm getting the hang of this now, here's a photo of some of the beautiful flowers Laura received 

Blog away.....

Think I've fixed the problem of not being able to make comments on my blog. Please give it a go now, I've changed a few settings.

Lou.

6/5/13

Laura has had a good day today, she had a really good night sleep last night. She is still a bit uncomfortable, which is to be expected. (And this is really a good sign, because it means she is completely off the sedation and is functioning on her own is starting to associate what is causing aches and pains etc.)

We think Laura is now ready for a trickle of visitors, one a day would be great. I know everyone is very keen to see her :) :)
 Contact mum and work out the best time and day, we need Laura to hear lots of normal day to day things about what's happening in your lives, to keep her thinking of other things (the hospital is not giving mum and dad much small talk to share with Laura.) even photos of things would be great.

Laura is still in the ICU, she is ready to be moved to the back to the ward although we are waiting on a bed.  We will let you know when this happens.

Lou

5/5/13

Got to see big sis today, she is looking so beautiful. So much better than this time last week.

She is still gracing the ICU with her presence, and has them wrapped around her little finger.
Who can not but love her....

She had her own little ICU salon (Laura style ) today with, head massage and wash, legs shaved, and an all over nutrametics apricot moisturising  (Thank Maxine!).

Laura is doing well although.......she was a little restless today, but nothing a good nights sleep won't fix. The seizures are defiantly slowing (I didn't see one in the 4 hours I spent with her). Doctors are happy with her progress.

Oh an Linda, she loved seeing the quilt. It put a huge smile on her face.
We love that smile.....thank you.

Lou. xo

Small steps forward for Laura today. The breathing tube was taken out this afternoon. She is still having small seizures but the doctors assure us that they are not doing her any damage and they are working on getting rid of them. She is awake and although her throat is sore she can talk again.

2/5/13 pm

Laura is still in the ICU, they have reduced the sedation, she is able to communicate and ask for what she needs. she is still having small seizures, but the good news is that they are slowing.

For those who are keen to see her, give her a bit more time. She needs to be as quiet as possible (you know Laura, she could talk under water!) so visitors = Laura stressing about not being able to communicate. :)

I've had a few people say that they are having trouble posting on this blog, please let me know about this....not that I'm an expert in this blogging business but I'm sure we could get it sorted. My email is loumow@netspace.net.au

Lou.