No Tubes

My mom has been moved from the ICU which is great news. We left her with a dinner from Whole Foods and CNN! The physical therapists are getting her up out of bed and are working with her to improve her mobility on her right side. She is less dizzy which is a good sign, though she still struggles with finding the words she wants to use Mom is pleased to be free of her IV's and the constant monitoring. We assume/hope, that she will be out of Alta Bates in the next 2-4 days and will most likely be moved to a rehab center. We are hoping to have more information about her timeline and recovery process in the next day or two. Angella and I are hopeful she will get a good night sleep tonight. xo alissa

Hump Day

Mom was up in a chair today and they are trying to find her a bed outside of the ICU. It looks like she will move this afternoon. She is still dizzy and struggles with her balance -- all caused from the location of her blood clot. Her words are not coming to her as quickly as she would like and she continues to be tired. Both the physical therapist and the speech therapist have been in. Today, mom could only recall 8 animals in a minute that is down from 15 the other day. The physical therapist was pleased with her walking and is hoping to take her for a spin around the floor tomorrow.

We know there are lots of folks who want to come and visit. Mom wants to be out of ICU and feeling stronger before she visits with folks. Give us a few more days and we will try and open up the gates. She does enjoy hearing your good wishes, rest assured we are reading them to her all the time. xo -alissa