Yesterday was exhausting for both Larry and me. The drive home was uneventful. We met Larry's brother at the halfway point - the hospital strongly urged him to get out and walk at least once on the way home and I asked Larry's brother to meet us to help Larry out of the van. The other suggestion made by the hospital was that Larry ride in the back seat for at least a week - front seat airbag deployment could cause problems.
While we were in transit, the medical supply company called to confirm delivery. My dad and Stephen were at the house to accept delivery of boxes and boxes of supplies.
We got home and got Larry settled into his chair and 30 minutes later the visiting nurse came to the house. She made her assessment and watched me set-up and start the feeding pump. She spent about 45 minutes at the house - Larry slept through most of it! She or another nurse will visit twice per week for 3 weeks.
The boys helped me get the car unloaded. Our living room was a sea of luggage and medical supplies! Where to begin?
Mike told me that his ear started hurting after school yesterday. It got worse through the evening. At 9:30, I took him over to Flower ER to confirm an ear infection and prescribe antibiotic. After a drive across town to a 24 hour pharmacy, we were back home by midnight. He's much better today - mostly because of the medicine but partly because he got a day off from school! I put him to work helping me get things put away.
Larry is feeling better today. Still in a lot of pain, but it seems to be better than yesterday. A nurse from Cleveland Clinic called today to help me with a medication schedule. That was a huge help.
My mom came over this afternoon to help - not everything is in it's place, but we're getting there. THANKS, MOM!
Pat
Glad you guys are home and getting settled in! (and that Mike if feeling better already....Bella missed 4 days of school last week with the flu). I'm sure it's so overwhelming! Things will get as settled as possible and you'll get a bit of routine soon enough. Some things you just have to let go and not worry about:) (hard to do I know, it took me years to be able to do that:) )Hang in there and I'll call you soon once you've had a little time to settle. Call me if you need anything!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you are home and all is well. OMG Pat, you are awesome and so brave to take care of so many things for so long. My love and hugs to all of you :)
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