Last night was another good night for Hannah. Her oxygen supplement is still at 30% and the ventilator rate was dropped from 60 to 55 (her lungs are processing air a little more efficiently).
Unfortunately, as Hannah improves, my father is slipping away. He has been in the hospital in Wisconsin for a few weeks to recover from NPH shunt surgery, but has not been doing well. He now has some intestinal problems that are inoperable at his age and level of weakness, considering that he does not want to risk being on long-term life support after the surgery. He's not expected to last through the week. Most of my family are flying north to be with Dad. I've been very close to Dad for the past few years, preparing for this day, so I'm OK with not being able to see him off. I know that he wants me to focus on bringing Hannah into the world, instead of ushering him out.
Carla's family is here today for Steven's funeral. Carla and I had a good talk with the minister last night that seemed to bolster Carla's state of mind. We're both doing better knowing that Hannah is improving, but it's going to be pretty rough to say goodbye to little Steven again.
All your prayers and support are helping us through this. We never really realized just how great a circle of friends we had. Thank you.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Day 16, Morning
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Today, I will be sure to assure Dad that Hannah is fine. From what little Dad has said lately, Hannah is very much on his mind, and his thoughts are also on Steven. One of the things that dismayed him at the beginning of the summer was that he "won't live to see the babies born." Well, he made it, and it gives him comfort. And, when I see him, I will assure him that Hannah will know her grandpa. Bless you all, and tell Steven Grandma loves him.
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