Saturday

Dorothea was very tired today, which I expected. I had a feeling the move would wipe her out a little bit. She had dialysis today which also makes her tired. Harold is working to educate the staff at the new hospital... we have specific requests of how we want certain things done... yes we are sort of a pain. But that is okay - we are her advocate!

She is very funny... I visited for less than an hour today, and she was listening to everything I was saying... I would check with her every once in a while and see if she was listening... and she always was. She would smile at the jokes, but rarely tried to speak. They have removed the speaking valve, so she is mouthing words again. They also removed the oxygen in the nose, and put her back on the oxygen shield. I think they might have done the oxygen through the nose so that it would be easier during transporation between hospitals. She is doing fine keeping all of her numbers in a good range.

Before I left I asked her to please show me her eyes (because she had not opened them up for me at all) - and she did oblige. I am getting ready to go on a business trip for a few days, and I really wanted to be able to see her eyes, so I am glad she made the extra effort.

Her spirits are good, she is just very tired. Hopefully she will get a good nights rest, and be more alert tomorrow. She will not have dialysis tomorrow, so that will also help with her energy level.

While I am out of town Harold will be blogging... go Dad! :)