Today is Mom and Dad's 44th Anniversary. Not exactly how either would have imagined spending it, but we are very glad they ARE able to spend it together no matter the conditions.
At 8am, the nurse said Dad did not pass the swallow-evaluation for thin liquids such as water or broth, but he did for thicker liquids and solids such as yogurt and crackers. There is a small leak when he drinks thin liquids, and they don't want it to aspirate and cause infection in the lungs. But he DID eat his first food...a half a cup of yogurt. He would have eaten all of it, but the nurse didn't want to cause any indigestion or reflux. Dad started a dialysis sesssion this morning as well.
As of 5pm, they are saying he is moving over to Kindred's ICU tonight around 7pm. Of course, we thought it was going to happen around 1pm today...so who knows. He will be in ICU for a few days for evaluation, then move to Intermediate Care there around Monday most likely. Nice thing about Kindred is that there are no "visitation hours," but rather any time. And free parking! Yea!
Mom has asked that there not be any visitors tonight at Kindred (including us Kids!!!), as Dad did not sleep last night and is very tired. She'd rather him get situated over at Kindred and get some rest. The ICU there is much quieter. We will post phone numbers for Kindred once we get in a more permanent spot.
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