I had to come home early tonight to work on relighting the water heater pilot light while I'm still conscious, so this is really early. But anyway, here's the daily round-up.
When I came back from posting last, J.J. was sitting in his chair by the side of his bed. He's been working with a walker with PT, and it seems to be going really well. His physical therapist, Justin, says J.J. is coming along really quickly.
J.J.'s dinner was delivered at 4:30 (honestly, who eats at 4:30?) and he actually ate 100% of it tonight. He even managed to eat his pudding with his right hand (the affected side, for those just entering into the madness). We conversed throughout dinner; he's really getting very conversational, as long as he doesn't have to put together a complex answer. He even had a little milestone--in his sentences, he seems to rattle off four or five words then hit the wall, and he can't go on. Tonight while I was standing in front of him and he was stroking my face (AW! Yes, I'm in love with my husband. We ARE this cute. Get over it.) he said, "How come...you...mmm". This may not sound like much, but he got the word "you" out after the wall. And the "mmm" was the start of "married". He asks me why I married him all the time. I always answer that I'm crazy, that's why.
Anyway, he also had his first real phone call with his mom. I held the phone up for him last night and he could only say hi and then nod answers to the rest of her questions. Tonight he actually conversed with her for a minute or two, while holding the phone himself.
He's also able to read again, thank goodness. Anyone who knows J.J. knows he is a voracious reader. I'm going to take him a selection of books when I go to the hospital tomorrow.
I think all of the above is possible because his blood pressure is down so much. His last reading before I left was 138/88. Oh, and his last neuro check showed that his right leg strength is now back to being even with his left. I don't think he's even going to need the walker for long.
Alright, I'd better get going on my chores for the day. After the water heater experience, I need to gather all the trash, change the litter box, clean out the fridge and do a couple of loads of laundry. Then sleep--I'm going back to work tomorrow for half the day. You'll get updates tomorrow, but they'll be late because it'll probably be at least 3:00 before I get to the hospital (I'm also going to go tour the rehab hospital and get my allergy shot tomorrow). And for those of you who are either 1) my actual mother--hi Mom! or 2) trying their best to imitate her. I have eaten. I discovered protein bars today. I had a bowl of cereal for breakfast and protein bars for both lunch and dinner. Is it ideal, no, but it's something to keep me going in the short-term. And I've done much better on my water intake today. And yes, I will report back and let you know that I didn't blow myself up with the water heater. I have some awesome detailed instructions from Cynthia from RWA and a lot of courage--I'm sure I'll be fine.
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