Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Hi all! I have lots of updates and this is my outlet, so I thought I would link up with Jennifer’s Currently.
Loving
my mom’s progress and how tough and strong she is. So, here’s what happened in a nutshell… My mom had a stroke this past Saturday morning sometime between 8-10 a.m. She went to the hospital in Madison, Indiana by ambulance and then was flown to the University of Louisville Medical Center by helicopter. I might mention that they have a stroke center at this hospital. They performed a mechanical thrombectomy to essentially remove the blockage caused by the stroke/pull out the clot. How everything played out and how quickly she has progressed has been nothing short of amazing. Right after the procedure, she was already talking much better. Sunday morning she passed the swallow test with the speech therapist and was able to begin eating. Sunday night she worked with the occupational therapist and did really well, Monday morning we arrived and she was sitting up in the chair to our surprise:
and then was walking in the unit…
She continued to pass other physical therapy tests and neurological tests, and go to the restroom on her own, eat all of her meals on her own, write, read, and text on her phone all day Monday. She was also downgraded from ICU, but stayed in the Stroke Unit ICU because of lack of available beds. They also told us they had 16 patients waiting for beds in the ER.
Kate came down from Columbus, OH on Saturday and left late Sunday afternoon when we knew how well my mom was doing. Molly came from near Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday and left Monday around lunch. It was so nice to have their support here with me. Since I live in Louisville, it made more sense for me to do this shift.
Every.single.person we have dealt with has been wonderful. The doctors, nurses, therapists, aides, dietary, cleaning, and anyone else I have forgotten have been so helpful, caring, and friendly.
Doing
I am doing the best I can to take copious notes on doctor names, medications, timeline of events, and more on my phone. I plan to type everything up for my mom to be able to give her primary care doctor back in Madison, Indiana.
Trying
This is so good! Elizabeth likes sour beers and I bought this for her wedding day and we never had any. I rarely drink regular beer, but every now and then a Michelob Ultra Light sounds really good. Have you tried a sour beer? I also really love a grapefruit shandy.
Seeing
Ernie laying in all sorts of configurations:
He gets hot really quickly and likes the cool tile of the mudroom.
I also finished Maisel with my kids. It was a really good ending, in my opinion. My kids love Amy Sherman Palladino who did Gilmore Girls, as well.
And, as a family we were seeing Ted Lasso and also completed the last season. So good and also a good wrap up to a great show.
Another thing I enjoyed seeing before the end of the school year…we have a video production teacher who calls himself “Dat Boi Eats” on Instagram. He does food review from his home cooked foods, restaurant foods, and more recently our cafeteria food! He was a first year teacher coming from another career. He was rating our school food really high! I told him I wanted to bring him a lunch for him to review, so I brought in my Greek bowl. He gave me a 20/10 and raved about it! I felt my 15 seconds of fame! He had been giving school lunches 8/10 and 9/10 so my food better have exceeded that!
Reading
Well, I have not been reading much in the last week, but I am trying to read this:
I also have some library requests that are ready to pick up.
I might be back tomorrow or Friday but I know for sure I won’t have any fashion for Fashion Files tomorrow!
What are you up to Currently?
Again, thank you for all of your sweet comments.
Amy
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 
So glad to hear how well your mom is recovering! That is wonderful and I hope she continues to plow through all these post-stroke milestones and tests. I’m sure that is such a relief to you and your sisters.
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Thank you Joanne! Yes!
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So happy to hear about your Mom’s progress. You are a great daughter. I will miss your fashion files post but totally get it- hope you get some downtime this weekend XO
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I am so glad your mom is doing so well, how scary! She is such a smart woman and very strong. What an incredible whirlwind for your family!
xo,
Kellyann
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I wanted to ask you about your mom when I texted yesterday, but was waiting to see if you’d update us here. I am so glad to hear she’s doing better! Are they talking about a release date yet? You’re a good daughter, my friend. I’m so glad to hear you’re holding up and getting things done. I hope you’re able to unwind at some point at night! On a lighter note, I laughed at Ernie, because aren’t dogs hilarious? I love their quirky positions and attitudes. I hope your day goes well and that it’s another day of improvement for your mom. XOXO
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So so glad your mom is improving so quickly! Amazing! Medical workers have such a tough job and many do it with compassion and kindness. I am still visiting my sons, and it was the perfect way to kick off summer! I’ve been a lazy couch potato and have been reading a lot! Just what I needed! Take care!
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Wonderful news that your mom is progressing so wonderfully. My niece is an occupational therapist at one of the hospitals in Louisville but I’m not sure which one. Homer lays like Ernie on the couch sometimes. It’s so funny. I love your Greek bowls, so I’m not shocked they got such a high review!
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Visiting from Currently. So glad your mom is doing so well…so amazing. I haven’t watch Maisel yet, but I plan to check it out soon. Have a great day.
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Such wonderful news about your Mom, sure that early intervention made all the difference! Sounds like the hospital and the staff has been incredible. Be good to yourself this week, stress and worry is exhausting!!
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So happy to hear of your Mom’s progress and how good of you to keep notes to give to her Doctor. My terrier loves the tile floor in the summer months, my husband calls it the torpedo position when he lays on his belly with feet splayed at both ends, others call it the Westie sploot! We’re replacing a patio rug today, so that means moving a very heavy and chairs and giving the area a cleanup. Then we will be ready for family to come this weekend and have some pool time. Take care!
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Oh my goodness Amy! I’m so glad to hear your mother is doing better this week & hope she continues to improve.
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What a scare about your mom, but how amazing that she is recovering so quickly! Take care of yourself !
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Oh Amy, I’m also LOVING your mum’s recovery! What a resilient lady! (I hope that came out right , non pablo inglese…)
I’m DOING a lot right now, school ends for students on Tuesday.
I’m TRYING one of those water bottles that encourages you to drink all through the day – game changing! I’m chugging water like a horse!
I’m SEEING the last episodes of The Rookie, it’s a great tv show!
I’m READING Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, it’s good but I’m not hooked.
Enjoy your summer days the best you can! ❤
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