It's 8:00 am on Sunday morning. Sorry I didn't post last night but I went out to Tommy's for some of Scotty's birthday cake. Good to see all the Osgoodites and being able to fill them in on Conor's incredible progress.
Went to the hospital 3 times yesterday. Jill B and I visited in the morning and were pleased to see that the cervical collar (neck brace) has been removed. Obviously the results of the MRI that so worried me ... were normal. The stomach x-ray also was normal and showed nothing of any significance. He was able to nod his head and smiled a couple of times. He held my hand and was very responsive.
Ciaran and I visited in the afternoon ... he was a little less comfortable. He was quite agitated about having a bowel movement and said "I haven't had a shit in three days". To those of you who know Conor well ... you know how obsessive he is about his dumps! He was not successful ... sadly .... although pretty hard to do when you're lying flat on your back. Matt and Derek and Jess were there along with Scotty, Ciaran and I. We had a short visit each ... which he was able to snore through. As one of the nurses said as we commented on his deep sleep .... "this is when the real healing takes place".
I went back last night at about 8 and he was a little more agitated. The pain medication appear to have him a little delusional. He is still asking where his Dad is ... and I am better prepared. He also wanted me to turn on the music ... and was quite animated as he attempted to show me how to turn on his non-existent stereo. His frustration with my inability to make it work was very Conor-like ... and made me giggle. It's hard to know whether to jump in to his reality ... or bring him back to mine! Jess had brought him a humongous floppy dog that he proceeded to hug ... and he was able to remember that he has a dog called Joey.
I was able to tell him about the upcoming Chelsea / Man U game today, and the Colts and Eagles tonight! He actually smiled. A TV is out of the question at this time, sadly ... but we'll be letting him know the results. I am torn between his teams winning (Colts/Man U) and Ciaran's teams winning ...
Called the Trauma Unit earlier today and they were able to tell me that his chest tube has been removed ... yeeeehahhh!. There are only two tubes left --- the nose tube (at the moment on drain --- to get all the crap out) and the catheter (for pee). Doesn't like that one at all --- and for all you guys out there you can imagine why! One of the nurses in the ICU told me back in the early days that the true sign of progress is the removal of all the tubes (the life support) ... he is able now to support his own life. Truly extraordinary!
Keep that positive energy flowing. One of the young lads Conor talks with online asked if good thoughts were the same as prayers ... you betcha! And they are working so keep them coming!
More later ...
7 comments:
Great to hear Rose. Keep up the good work Conor. Keep those tubes coming off, especially that pee one. I can certainly understand the frustration of trying to dump lying down. You know us Lacey men, we all take pride in those things.
All our love and prayers
Talk to you soon.
So wonderful to see that Conor is doing so well. The progress he's made in merely a week is a true testament to his strength and will.
Conor keep up the amazing job, so I can make that trip we always joke about! Fighting irishhh <33 And I concur that takin a dump laying down is one of THE hardestt things..so don't sweat it misterr :)
Take care Rose. I hope that in future hardships, I can demonstrate even half of the strength that I am witnessing from you and Conor <33
Chantal
AUNTIE ROSE YOU'RE AWESOME!
i know this has been hard for the family and especially you .. i dont no how you do it but you are someone to really look up too !
love you lots..
and you forgot to tell conor that the cowboys beat the colts !
love u guys !
patrick
Rose, glad to hear that yesterday was a better day and that you had a little diversion. Every day is a different adventure. Poor Conor, that poop is coming and it will be a biggie!!! You'll feel like a new man afterwards!!! I can't imagine doing that lying down. "Ewwwwww that's gross" as your cousin Katie would say. LOL
Love you all always,
Diane (Auntie)
xoxo
Hi Rose, Ciaran and at some later date, Conor. I was in to see Conor around 10:15 Friday morning. I was oblivious to the posted visiting hours, but no one seemd to mind. From your comments Rose, this must have been before his operation. Also learned he must have tried to give me props twice and I had no idea at the time what he was trying to do. Progress is indeed there, even from Friday. I don't follow soccer but Conor had mentioned this football game to me at work. Something about "my brother's team". Conor -- you're in our thoughts and prayers (yes, even the non-religious type). A hopefully speedy and full recovery is ahead. We'll see you again soon, Conor.
Bruce, Dixie, Kyle and Derek
That's just splendid :]
Rose, would it be possible for you guys to get a P.O. Box for Conor (or maybe you already have one)?
That way anyone from long-distance relatives to online acquaintances could mail him letters/cards/presents.
Just wondering.
-Laura
Rose.
Thats great news about the chest tube removed, Im so pleased to hear that. Im at school tomorrow Finally, so Im not sure when Ill be able to come back to see Conor.
I was so pleased when I gave him that dug (bear) and he hugged it right away, it made me feel better. :)
I promise I'll come visit you soon. You have a strong son and you should be proud of the great progress he's been doing.
Conor.
Hey buddy, I hate the fact that they have you restrained, and I made sure to tell them that when I'm around to remove it, I hate to see when you try to move your arm around, and you can't. And the look on your face!
I'm here for you. I hope you liked the dog. <3 Love you always buddy.
See you soon.
Lot's of love for the Lacey family. <3
xx Jess.
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