Yesterday was Dad's first full day out of the ICU. Julia left to go back to Denver, but hopes to be back soon. Jacki, Mom, and Jaima will be holding down the fort for now. Yesterday was a big day - the move, eating, PT and OT and Dad was very tired and slept most of the day. Mom and Jacki were a bit worried as he wasn't responding to standard questions as well has he had been in the past (and also worried because we have a new room, new nurses, less monitoring, etc) so we are figuring out how to work the system in the stroke ward.
Fortunately, Mom is pretty persistent (and resourceful) and the ICU doctor did come up to check on Dad this morning after Mom and Jacki voiced some concerns. Dr. Bacon was able to wake Dad up and once they got him up, he was much more alert and responded correctly to the questions being asked -
- who is your wife? (Jean)
- how long have you been married (39 years)
- who is better looking? (there is no competition there - I am)
- who is this? (Jaclyn - she is my daughter)
- where does Jaclyn live? (Michigan)
So, this definitely made us all feel better after we were a bit worried with his confusion over the last 12 hours. We are still getting used to all that is happening with Dad and learning when to be worried, when he is sleepy, etc. And learning what a long road we have ahead, but there is a road to take and we are very thankful for that.
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