Sunday, May 10, 2009

A few of us went to see Lindsay today and she had another busy day. She went on a morning walk all by herself and in the afternoon she walked with a few of her friends. She finally took a shower today and she felt so much better. I think she had a good day also because we meet a new nurse and she was just the coolest but also VERY professional ;) We even snagged a picture of her before she stabbed Lindsay with her insulin! The picture is a little blurry.

Another Dr. came to update us on her

discharge

and we are still hoping for tomorrow. It could be another day if her new lungs don't expand. The Dr. told us that the lungs will expand but it usually takes patients a few days and some a few weeks. He noticed in her x-rays there is still some

"Quit Monkeying Around & Donate" - Jared Mulic

www.cotaforlindsaym.com

Sorry I didn't Blog yesterday, but I needed rest and a break from it all.

A group of us meet with Children's Organ Transplant Association (

COTA

) to help us get organized and ready for any fundraising events we will be holding to raise funds to help pay for Lindsay's lung transplant expenses. Out of pocket expenses are estimated to be about $55,000. We have a very ambitious group and creative ideas for events. You can now go online and donate at

http://www.cotaforlindsaym.com/

You may also write a check, but it needs to be made out to

COTA

and in the memo put 'Lindsay M.'

Friday, May 8, 2009

I stayed with Lindsay last night in her hospital room and I now have a better understanding of why people don't like to stay in hospitals! We went to bed kind of late and she woke up twice to cough and at 6 am a nurse came to check her vitals. There must also be something about sleeping in an unfamiliar place that doesn't help either.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

I got the okay from Lindsay to post some pictures! I don't have to many but at least you get to see some. Brie has more on her camera, so eventually we will get them up here as soon as we can. 

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Lindsay had a very productive day today. Her pain has subsided immensely and she still is very exhausted. She mentioned she went a on walk that was about 30 feet long. She had to wear her respirator which is pink, but I think she rather have a purple one instead. For lunch Lindsay had...solids! She savored her beef

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Lindsay wanted me to share with her followers and readers some updates:

*She wants to be off her clear liquid diet cause she needs real food, but unfortunately Doctor's order. They are taking precautions because there is a chance she can aspirate food into her new lungs and that could be fatal. Her meals consist of broth, jello, cranberry & apple juice, and Italian ice. Craig already tried bring

Jamba

Juice, but it was a no-go.

* As soon as the Dr. brings Lindsay a new/special mask she will be able to exercise by walking the halls. (I assume it is some type of respirator.) She feels weak because she has done no walking.

Monday, May 4, 2009

We were expecting Lindsay to be moved out of ICU today and she was moved around 5:45 p.m. Possibly in the next week (7-8 days) we will be moving to the apartments across the street for a month or so. She is now in her own room so hopefully she can get some sleep. Lindsay didn't get much sleep last night because unfortunately her roommate was keeping her up.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Today when I went to see Lindsay she was sitting up in a chair. They have her out of bed in a chair, how amazing is that?! Today she was feeling more pain in her chest, but had plenty of rest. Lindsay was also given apple sauce to take some pills as well as water, jello and ice chips. She was woken up every hour last night so the nurse can issue

meds

and Lindsay was also requesting

meds

because she woke up screaming twice in pain. Our 4 o'clock visiting hour was cancelled today, so she can get some sleep. It was a good thing it was cancelled because she got about 3 hours of sleep. She really needed it.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

What can I say...Lindsay's recovery is going as smooth as it gets. We were able to see her in the ICU about 11:30 a.m. this morning. We held her hands, talked to her and waited patiently for responses. Immediately she was squeezing our hands, nodding and shaking her head yes and no. She had even lifted her eyebrows and the best part is she opened her eyes a few times. That was just our first visit with her. We are only able to see her for a half hour every other hour. Each visit throughout the day was getting better and better as her responses enhanced. Her ventilator was taken out this afternoon and she is breathing all on her own! The nurse wants Lindsay to cough and take deep breaths to get CO2 out of her lungs. If she does not do this they may have to