Sitting up ...

Another good day!

I called the hospital this morning for a progress report. Seems Conor had taken matters into his own hands --- and removed the feeding tube. Appears he wasn't getting what he wanted at the speed he wanted it (sound familiar?!) So today the little porker had a whole can of ensure, loads of orange juice ... and I left him sleeping ... but with a coffee in waiting. He's gonna piss like a racehorse!

Brought in Ciaran's MP3 player so that Conor could listen to his music. He was able to manipulate that really well with his left hand ... muscle memory I think. He was also able to remember that Ciaran and he had placed a bet on the Colts - Eagles game and asked me where the money was ...

Physio was in this morning to get him sitting up on the side of the bed. Unbelievable! It didn't last long ... however ... another step in the right direction. His nurse today tried to have him sit up again. Conor was willing to show off to Jeff D and I. It was excruciatingly painful ... and he screamed long and hard and used profanity again. We got him comfortable and after the nurse apologized for putting him through it ... Conor apologized for failing. He explained that he would try again but he would have to do it his way. I believe this will be a theme ... I will do things my way. I see some verbal battles in my future! (and I soooo welcome them!)

I was able to view his x-ray today and the doctor showed me again the pneumo-thorax. It has not increased in size so they have adopted a wait & see attitude. While viewing the x-ray I was trying to find the broken ribs ... and then I spied the broken clavicle (collar bone). It is snapped in two and the two bones are about 1.5 inches apart. The nurse commented on it as well ... and has left a note for the ortho guys as to what the treatment plan for that is.

They have also consulted an opthamalogist to check his vision. He seems to have some problems visually ... however, the doctor does not think it is anything permanent. Stay tuned.

Ciaran is out right now at driver's ed .... yeah ... I know! and I am about to head off to the hospital for my final visit of the day. Had to pop home to let Joey out and make a couple phone calls. Wanted to get this post off now ... cause I might hit the sack early tonight.

To all of you ... each and every one of you ... thank you. I feel your love and good wishes all the time. You share in my joy ... and are there to support me when my energy starts to wane. My gratitude ...