Update 3.29.18
Ryan spent a great deal of the day with Bob today and was able to get a few “thumbs up” responses from him as well as a hand squeeze. He gave a thumbs up to me being there and also a thumbs up to having had a bad day (no response when asked if he had a good day). He also squeezed my hand tightly. Ryan and I beat Bob at thumb wars a few times and Bob rested after then. He was on a vent setting where the vent does all the work. He was breathing over it a little, but they don’t plan to push him hard until they have his fever spikes under control. He has another infection and is on another antibiotic to combat that. I have a Family Care Conference scheduled for Monday with the hospital staff directly involved in his care to discuss his plan of action. We wish everyone a happy Easter and I will give you another update after Monday’s meeting. Love, Karen and Bob