Good News! At 1:00 today Daryl was stable enough to be moved out of ICU to a private room. He's really happy about it, too. No more constant monitor alarms, people in-and-out of the room, etc. The prospect of getting more than one hour of uninterruped sleep is closer to becoming reality.
With this transition he was "disconnected" from his heart monitors, one IV that measured his blood pressure constantly, oxygen and the NG tube that drained his stomach. Much more comfortable....
He's still retaining fluids, so is still somewhat uncomfortable with the extra weight. But that should start to come off during the next 24-48 hours. He also has a good knot in his shoulder muscle which needs to be worked/relaxed out. But other than that he's not feeling much pain from his abdomen (he's still on pain meds) which has always been my concern.
Daryl took a good walk (assisted) around the ICU unit last night and is expected to do the same on his new floor today. All in all he's moving in the right direction - and we're thankful!
Please pray for his shoulder muscle to relax, for his fluids to start dissipating and for MY peace of mind as we are less "attended-to" tonight. I'll be staying with him overnight and am a little anxious about everything going well. Thank you so much....really. I can't tell you how much it means to me knowing that so many of you are concerned, praying and standing together with us even though we're far away.
Little Miss "C" is having a super time being spoiled by her Grandparents. Mommy, on the other hand, is missing her a lot!
Gotta get packed and back to Johns Hopkins for the evening. Daryl's Dad and his wife Carolyn are on their way to Baltimore today to keep us company until the weekend. Until tomorrow...
As you know who would say, "GLORY!". Isn't God wonderful!!! We are thrilled with Daryl's progress and can't wait for him to be well and home again. One step at a time, with God's help, he will be there before you know it. As our 5 year old granddaughter would say, "Hold on, Be patient". Love you guys! Elaine
ReplyDeleteYeah... I am so glad to hear Daryl is out of the ICU and doing well. Keep up the good work. I know you both are missing Caroline so much. I continue to pray for you all. Take care and I look forward to reading more on Daryl's wonderful recovery
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God is Good!!, Wendy you are such an awesome wife, thank you for taking the time to keep us informed. Don't Worry God is coming with him to the regular floor:) Love Haidy
ReplyDeleteThis is AWESOME news ... steps toward HOME! (I know there's many steps ahead, but they are in the right direction!) Praying that you guys have a very peaceful and restful night.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful to God for easing Daryl's pain and watching over both of you with such care!! Thanks for keeping us updated Wendy. I will pray for you both in your first night out of ICU. Tell Daryl to be a good patient!
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Roger
Hi Wendy, glad Daryl is in a regular room now, it will be more peaceful. I saw your dad and Caroline today, they looked happy. They are coming over for dinner Wed. evening. Take care of each other.
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Wendy....Ella and I are following your blogs and have been praying but having techie issues...that is we're not smart enough to figure this blogging out I guess...ha! But we are so glad to hear how things are going so far and pray that Daryl will continue to progress by leaps and bounds over the next few days....we love you guys!
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Wendy,
ReplyDeleteWe do pray for a smooth, uneventful evening this
evening as well as the discomfort in Daryl's shoulder going away.
We love you much and will continue to pray.
Let us know if there is anything here or there we
can do for you.
Ella
It is so good to hear that you are in a private room. Praying that you continue to feel better. I will keep Mom & Dad updated.
ReplyDeleteLove, Kim & family
Thanks for all the updates. We are praying for a rapid and complete recovery and an "early release" to come home!
ReplyDeleteDick and Judy and all the RS folks!
I am so grateful to hear the Daryl is doing so well. Thank him for the advise to only go with what we know as far as my husband, Greg disease is concerned. WE COULD NOT EVEN IMAGINE THE PEACE OF MIND THAT GAVE US!!! THANK YOU! I WISH THERE WAS ONE THING I COULD DO FOR YOU THAT WOULD GIVE YOU THAT PEACE. I WILL PRAY FOR A QUICK RECOVERY THAT BRINGS YOU BACK TO YOUR HOME AND CHILD.
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ReplyDeleteWendy - Daryl's progress sounds good! I know you are happy but nervous to be out of ICU - they wouldn't have moved him though if they were not sure it was the right thing. Both of you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know being away from your sweet girl is hard. You have everyone here at KW praying for your and your family! Christy Medford
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Daryl and Wendy.... Mirna asked me to post a comment to you... You know she is a slacker and couldn't figure it out :) "hello, don't worry because God is on your side every step of the way, and I pray for a quick recovery for you every day, I love you, and will see you guys soon".
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