Good morning:
Well it is day 19 now for Angela in ICU. Still on life-support with no indication right now if/when that will change. As the days turn to weeks, the frustration and feelings of helplessness continue to escalate. Its hard to just sit back and let the professionals do their thing. I'm hoping though, that as family and friends read this, we all accept the fact that we ARE unfortunately helpless in a situation like this. All we can do is remain positive and vigilant with our visits and hope that somewhere inside of Angela, she realizes that we are all pulling for her with every minute that passes by.
As of this morning, Angela still is able to follow commands but at a weakened level. They may try to wean her from her blood pressure medication today and monitor how she reacts to it. She will receive dialysis again this afternoon and is still fighting a couple of different infections (lungs and urinary tract). The nurse informed me that they are removing her Foley catheter since she is not able to rid herself of much urine right now. Secondly, it is possible that the catheter has caused a urinary tract infection now. (the infection is for sure although its just an educated guess as to the cause)
Ang is still fighting influenza so all visitors must be fully gowned, masked and gloved prior to entry.
We need to remind ourselves that this could go on for months and that we will be of little or no support to her if we let our own physical condition deteriorate. So yes....I'm telling the family to look after yourselves!!!!!!!
Ed
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Ed....just dropping a quick note to say you and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers daily.....Angela is working hard to come back to all of you and yes it is exhausting as the days turn to weeks .....hang tough, get your much needed rest and know where to find me if you need a 5am chat....hugs Di
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