Tuesday 9PM Update

Chepa and I went with Russ and Shilla to see Grannie and review her status this evening. Grannie was responding to our questions and statements and knew very well who we all were. She does not talk clearly and more often than not we do not understand her. However, she can talk plainly with effort. She is just tired. When asked "what is your name", she clearly said "Edith". She seems to have all her faculties. No one can say exactly what happened yet. She does not remember. The nurse told her she fell. That is the story she understands but it is not coming from her memory, just what people have told her.

Tuesday night nurse, Lindsey talking to mother in second photo.

The heart doctor told Russ today that there was nothing more to do about her heart. Kelly also reported that the heart doctor came into mother's room while he was there and said her heart was fine. However, we have some conflicting information from the nurse. We believe that the doctor stated her current condition and is of the opinion that her heart is fine from all we know. He had tests run at 9:30AM and talked to Russ and Kell this afternoon at separate times. The kidney doctor is still treating the dehydration and shortage of urine flow. The volume of urine remains low. That is the primary concern.

The nurse said that the doctors had released her from the ICU care and the hospital had ordered her moved to a less intensive care floor, but one that monitored her vital signs. That means less nurse care because she does not need the intensive nurse care she is currently getting. They will call me when she is moved. The nurse said this evening that she could be moved tonight but it could be a full day or so depending on the availability of rooms. When this occurs, she will need more of our help and attention.

She was smiling and almost laughing tonight when all of us came to see her. Her voice was weak and she is weak. She continues with the IV and oxygen. Her vital signs continue to be stable. Her heartbeat rate has gone down to about 94 average.

She needs to see familiar faces and ones with bright smiles. We told her of her condition, who had been asking for her and who has been visiting her. Russ and I decided it would be good to have a sign-in doll or book for her to review later. I hope we get that in place tomorrow morning. She likes to be touched and loved. When I saw her spirits so high after talking to us, I realized she is at the point where she needs loved ones around her. I will get back to her as soon as I can, maybe tomorrow night. I am back in The Woodlands right now. Chepa and I came back arriving a few minutes ago.