update on MIL

she is doing much better.... she came out of sedation 2 days ago.... in the middle of the night i guess she pulled her own feeding tube out. the nurse told her she couldn't do that... but she did! then they took out her breathing tube. that morning when kipp's dad and sister walked in, she smiled and said, "hi" and they both just about fell over! how's that for a determined woman?!?! she is still very very tired, she can't really even move her body or head. the dialysis is done and the 15 or so IV meds are down to only 4. WOW. she truly has surprised ALL of the doctors and us too. at first they were saying she'd be there for 4 months, if she even made it, and now she's awake and even pulling together enough energy to giggle. (it sounds soooo strained and tired, but it's still a giggle) wow.... truly a miracle, thank you for all of the prayers. she will still be there for quite a while as she has zero strength. she'll have to get physio. her feet are also in rough shape, i guess due to no circulation for so long. she is still in ICU but there is talk of her moving to a regular ward soon ish. thanks for the get well vibes, they must have worked!

as for me, i thought it was my turn to die last night. i was so so sick, sicker than i've been since before having kids i think. some kind of tummy bug but seriously.... moms aren't supposed to get sick! i can usually handle a cold, a really bad cold, bronchiolitis... strep throat even.... i haven't had to take a day off from my dayhome due to sickness EVER! (once due to kai being sick) so today... i took the day off. much needed. i also shipped my own kids out to my mom & sister so i could really rest. i am finally starting to feel better....

take care!