Update. 4:30 pm 3.22. So sometimes no news is good news. Sometimes no news is no change. Bobs drain was removed from his brain this morning. There was no swelling so it was important to remove it to cut down the risk of infection. For my “This is Us” fans, he looks a whole heck of a lot like Toby (and I think he’s adorable). I’m working on getting him an iPod to play music for him. He’s listening on his cell phone now, but when I leave I’m taking that with me. When I started Brad Paisley, he bobbed his left shoulder up one time. Which for those who know him well, realize that that’s the extent of his dancing. 😊 He also used his right index finger to wipe a bead of sweat from his nose. I see that as purposeful movement, even though it wasn’t on command. They repositioned his breathing tube bc it was comping out and put a teeth separator in there bc he had been biting down on it. He has had a few more fevers. Could be that the temperature regulator part of his brain is damaged or that he has a sinus infection. He’s been giving amatadine which is used to wake people from comas. Dr. Ali (trauma doc) told me this morning “this type of injury is extremely difficult in our microwave society. All we can do for him now is to provide supportive care and watch and wait”. I’m having a hard time with that. He also told me to take care of myself so I will be sleeping in a house with a bed tonight and might even get to see my son for a little bit. I’ve been working hard to keep all of the “plates” spinning. Advocating for Bob, finding care for Michael and the baby, paying bills, managing bobs computer business, worrying about a flooded basement since we lost power, insurance and car rental, work, etc. but my brother in law pointed out “Remember some of those plates that you’re juggling some of them are Styrofoam some of them are paper you don’t have to keep them all in the air. Some of them can fall and theyll l be completely fine we can pick them up later. You stay strong take care of yourself so you can be there for Bob. Whatever you need we are here. I love you and tell Bob I love him.” We’re gonna be ok. It’s been a life changing 48 hours. We can do this. Bob is strong and he’s a fighter. Please keep praying. All our love, karen and bob
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