Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Early morning nausea didn’t prevent Vickie from having a pleasant day. Her appetite continues to improve despite all the setbacks. An evening at a sister’s home along with dinner was a good ending to the day.

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Finally, a good day from start to finish. Vickie had a good appetite and only a few minor problems.

Monday, July 18, 2005

For some unknown reason Vickie slept a good portion of the day. Late in the afternoon she finally awoke for good. She then traveled to a sister’s home for a visit and dinner.
Vickie is spending more time away from her home and without the company of her main caregiver. It seems to be a more convenient arrangement for everyone involved.

Sunday, July 17, 2005

Vickie recovered nicely from the previous nights discomfort. She ate a good breakfast. Later she traveled to sister’s home for lunch and dinner. Despite the very warm July afternoon she had a good day.

Saturday, July 16, 2005

A visit from Vickie’s two youngest grandsons helped alleviate the discomfort from dinnertime nausea for a while. She was unable to eat her meal or retain the much needed anti-biotic. The episodes are becoming much too frequent.
It has been thirteen months since the onset of Vickie’s illness. Her recovery seems to be going much slower and with more setbacks than we anticipated. If we can somehow get past this almost continuous nausea problem maybe the healing process will get back on track.

Friday, July 15, 2005

Vickie kept her Dr. appointment this afternoon. She still has an infection that refuses to go away. More antibiotics will be tried.
At bedtime another episode of nausea, something else that won’t go away.

Thursday, July 14, 2005

Beginning early morning, Vickie experienced one of the worse periods of nausea in several weeks. After plenty of sleep during the day she was able to resume normal activities.
She spent the evening traveling to a couple of her sister's homes for dinner and visits.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

For some unknown reason Vickie spent an extraordinary amount of time sleeping today. This evening she was herself again.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

A very restless night and then the nausea at daybreak was a poor start for Vickie's day. With some extra sleep she returned to her regular self later in the day. The episodes are becoming more frequent again but the severity and duration are not nearly as bad as they were previously. She always rebounds quickly now. Still, there is no apparent cause or cure.

Monday, July 11, 2005

An early morning bout of nausea didn't stop Vickie from having a good day. She was in good spirits for a visit from a friend and a sister this evening.

Sunday, July 10, 2005

Vickie had a good afternoon visiting at her sister's home, topped off with a excellent dinner.

Saturday, July 09, 2005

Another non-problem day. Vickie had a good visit with some of her neighbors as they helped with some neglected landscape work in her yard.
Vickie's appetite has improved noticably in the last week or so despite the ongoing problems.

Friday, July 08, 2005

Vickie finished a good day with dinner at the chinese resturant. Later in the evening a bout of nausea caused some discomfort as she was getting ready for bedtime.

Thursday, July 07, 2005

Vickie had her first outpatient therapy session today. We will have to make some changes concerning how she consumes her meals and drinks. Vickie has difficulty drinking without choking, making her mealtimes somewhat risky if not handled properly.

Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Vickie was able to get away from her home for a while this evening. Still doing well.

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Vickie had a regular day with a few problems that were resolved. She still has her appetite and she is keeping a better sleep schedule.

Monday, July 04, 2005

Vickie recovered from a bout of nauesa in the morning in time to have a good brunch.

Sunday, July 03, 2005

Vickie spent the afternoon at another sister's house without mishap. A ramp was hastily constructed to accommodate her wheelchair.
She is still eating with more gusto, definitely a good sign.

Saturday, July 02, 2005

In our ongoing efforts to broaden Vickie's experience level, she traveled to and spent the entire afternoon at a sister's home without her primary caregiver's assistance. She enjoyed her time away from home along with a good meal and the attention of the resident dogs.

Friday, July 01, 2005

Still another day without serious problems. Vickie is developing, what for her is a voracious appetite. She also enjoys snacking which previously didn't happen.