Anyone up for a Super Bowl Party

Mother is back to herself, maybe sometime even when she didn't think so. Us kids and grandkids did not think we were going to or even should have a Super Bowl party at Mom and Dad's house. Mother said sure why not, and then Dad went out and bought tons of party snacks, everything for the big party. The one thing that mother says that is difficult about being home is the bed and sleeping. Although that wasn't a change because she was not able to sleep comfortably in the hospital bed either. So it is time to bring in the big guns and get her a bed that will allow her to get a goodnight sleep. We are going to try everything just short of buying a sleep number. Mother still has to keep her feet elevated when sleeping and also she should be raised at the head for about 30 degrees. So we are bringing over the hospital bed and will fix it up to be comfortable. Today is the Super Bowl we will she how she does with all the grandkids. They might have to play outside all the time.
We will most likely only be giving a updat every two to three days from here on out.

Home

Well, today was the day to finally be allowed to go home. It took a while to get released from the hospital. Mom had to be seen by all of the Doctors and get their O.K. to be released. They said she could go home in the morning, but it wasn't until 4 pm in the afternoon that Dad and her finally were allowed to leave. Dad and Mom left with a list of medicines that she needs to take, and exercises she needs to do. Mari Mar, Chad and their boys came over and brought some chicken soup and cream vegetables (with no salt) and her favorite dessert right now sherbert ice cream (she has a special diet now) . Mom looked very comfortable sitting in her recliner watching T.V. that afternoon. Dad has to help her get up to do anything, and they both look like their helping each other to get up. They could still use visitors so if you have time fill free to stop on by and say hi.

Homeward Bound

Yes it is correct mother was released from the hospital this afternoon. She was very greatful to be home, be able to relax without all the interuptions. Now we just need to make the home life to be very relaxing so she can continue the recovery process.
Talking to mother over the phone you would not guess as to what she just went through, if you didn't know already. You also wouldn't even know that she was laying down and not getting up and doing the usuall. She continues to grow stronger and stronger each and every day.

Just wanting to go home

I went up to visit with mother and she said that she isn't feeling as good as she did yesterday, but still better then she has in the past. Dad was there and Kristi came also during mother's lunch time. She is eating just about everything, I think it was chili for lunch and meatloaf tonight.
Mother did say that they were talking and asking her wouldn't it be great if you could get out of here tomorrow? I think they were looking into that, so lets keep our fingers crossed. Mother is really caring on good conversations with everyone.
We will be moving a hospital bed over to their house so mother could be out in the front room in order to visit everyone. Mother was even joking that we should give a list of things that we would want dad to get for a super bowl party. I don't think we will have it over there if mom is out of the hospital. Maybe we could have it over at our house, let me know if anyone wants to.
I will see if I will add more tonight.

Doing good, Feeling good

Well Mom finally has come out of her tiredness and lethargy and has had a really good day. She is back to herself, very alert and able to get up and around a little bit. She ate by herself and took a small walk to the bathroom by herself (with the nurse right behind her). She finally was able to take a shower tonight, which made her feel even better. She hardly has taken any pain medicine today. She had quite a few visitors today. Debbie (her sister) came and spent most of the morning with her. Ron, Kristi and two of her sons Landen and Braden were here in the afternoon to spend some time with her. Then tonight Chad, Mari Mar and their two sons J.T. and Justin came and spent the evening with her. We kicked back and talked and watched the Disney and Nick channel on T.V. Also, Bishop Jorgenson came by and visited for awhile. He and his wife have been by many times to check how she is doing. She is doing a lot better and getting her strength back, and if she continues she should be able to get out in time to watch the Superbowl at home.

Yea Grandma!!! i cant believe you are able to laugh! way to be grateful for stuff. it'll give you a more positive attitude. i hope you will feel loads better!! it sounds like you already are!I love you!!~kelly
January 31, 2008 12:52 PM

More Information from a Regular Room

Mother is getting along fine when she has too. I was able to go up this afternoon and be there with Kristi, Wendi and Mother of course. Wendi had to leave just after I got there but she was able to help mom eat breakfast and be with her while they moved her from the 4th floor to the 7th floor. Thanks Wendi a bunch..

Mother is drinking out of a cup and eating ice. She is also eating the other meals that they bring,.... if they would just bring them on time. Since mother was moved after breakfast to the 7th floor the meal people didn't get the correct information and they sent mother's lunch to the 4th floor. So when all the other patients were eating mother had to sit and wait... she said, and I quote "A person could starve around here, with that kind of service". Yes we had to chase down mother's lunch, and I had to leave before they brought it. Hope she finally was able to eat.

Please check out the information on the side of this blog as we are wanting to do a SINGLES biggest loser contest. I have a spread sheet and a word document that explains everything. Also there is a calender that you can enter time that you might be able to visit or stay with mother. Thanks everyone here are the photos

Dennis & Neva said...
She Looks Wonderful..for what she has been through..Dorothy... You hang in there...you will be jogging down the halls soon. WE LOVE YOU and you are in our prayers. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

Ty, THANK YOU for taking the time to create this site.to keep us updated on Aunt Dorothy. Donna has been calling us to keep us informed. May God Bless each and everyone of you. Ron..let us know if we can do anything...Love to youAlways,

Dennis and Neva Bob, Kim and Ryan Angela, Mike, Nile and Olivia Natasha, Justice and Celeste..
January 29, 2008 6:30 PM

A Great Day for Everyone

Mother has been doing really good, she is still very tired, but she does get lots of rest. She has been doing so good that she is now moved from ICU and is on the 7th floor of the heart and lung tower. YEAH!!! This is something that we all have been waiting for, this means she is able to have a little more visitors. Wendi is with her this morning and just after breakfast (which mother ate everything) around 10:00am she was moved to a regular room.
I will have some more current photos this afternoon and will write more information when i get back from visiting mother.