kicking the vent to the curb

They have removed the ventilator and Cosima is doing well with out! This is very exciting and a huge step. She will still be hooked up to the ventilator again in the evening to help her breathe while she is sleeping. This is a very common way to wean patients off the ventilator so it may be an on again off again process.

Her temperature is still elevated and has come down just a little bit. She is still being given antibiotics for her pneumonia so we aren't out of the woods yet. Yesterday she felt hot and was perspiring. This is still a sign of infection so they are monitoring her very closely right now.

A new central line was installed yesterday afternoon since the doctors felt the auxiliary lines weren't quite sufficient.

Thelma was able to take a break as she has been at the hospital for so much of the time. She was going to church today and I am sure they are looking forward to hearing her in the choir.