2012 02 16 Thursday February 16 -- evening update

Post date: Feb 17, 2012 3:57:09 AM

The night nurse reports little change from last night. Martha's blood pressure is good, no sign of discomfort or distress, no more evidence of seizures. Several doctors have reviewed her situation, and they are going through all her medications, changing dosages, swapping different types, and looking for changes in alertness. One interesting thing -- the day shift reports that Martha spoke to Dr. Krisht today, as she has done before. It's notable, the nurse said, because she hasn't spoken to anyone else lately. The nurse wondered if she is tired of hearing all the women who are around her most of the time. (Several of the nurses in SICU are male, so I doubt that is strictly true.) But she may have become tired of the constant "orientation" questions they ask her. Maybe Dr. Krisht asks his questions in a different way.

Amanda didn't have any unpleasant symptoms today so she does feel steadier. She has been doing some gentle exercise with frequent rest breaks so she can be strong enough to visit her mother soon.

Thank you to everyone who has sent cards and messages! We are relaying them as we can.