This is Jill.
Mom is waking up from a double dose of sedatives and pain meds. She needed them for the procedure of screwing on the halo. She tried to open her eyes when I talked to her. You can google "halo neck brace" to see some pictures of approximately what it looks like. The smaller neck brace has been removed and her chin and neck are not squished. Her brace goes all the way over her belly and lower back to support the back injury also. I didn't talk to Dr. Cach after the procedure (he may be avoiding me because we Hansens seem to ask a lot of questions...) but he must think she's doing well because the nurse still thinks they will extubate today or tomorrow. She should be sitting up by this afternoon. She hasn't needed any blood products since 2 units of plasma last night.
If they extube today, she will be eating on her own by tomorrow and I assume will be MUCH more responsive! If they don't, she will have a feeding tube put in tomorrow as her signs show that she is HUNGRY!
Barri is going home tomorrow, maybe on the bus. The kids and I will stay here. Plans are still only being made about 6 hours out.
Amy and Dad have picked up Sylvia and will be out this afternoon looking for Rita.
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Jill - I just heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet Mom and Dad.
Jennifer and Dan Cripe
Third try! Love and prayers from the Lohse family. Thank you Amy and Jill for coming up with the Blog - What a great way to share the information we are anxious to hear.
Janet doesn't need the halo to be known for the angel she is - we're just glad there is one available. We will hope that Rita will be located.....I was thinking that if we get enough curly ribbon....We will be hoping for the best. Special love to Brian - if they made "get well" cards out of chocolate, I would send one you immediately. We will be waiting in Roseville to spring into action to get ready for their return - please let us know what needs to be done.
Liz and I send our love and prayers to you all, and I passed the word to Lesley who called Dorothy. Your UCD friends are pulling for you, Janet, and you too, Brian. Much love, Carolyn
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