Day 2

Steve is "breaking records" according to the docs. They removed his breathing tube within a couple of hours of entering the ICU which was "fast" according to the nurse. He was already talking yesterday afternoon but not much. He has said some pretty drug-induced things that aren't appropriate for the blog but can be shared later.....His new favorite thing on the planet (besides constantly holding my hand :) ) is gingerail. He said it tastes like "liquid gold" and can't get enough! When they finally made me leave last night he was sleeping pretty well and not in too much pain.

Last night went fairly well for the newly heart-thin Steve.....unfortunately they told the dude that was doped up to keep track of when he needed more pain meds so he fell down on the job. When I arrived early this morning he was in a lot of pain but is doing much better now that he has been "pressing his button" for pain meds on a regular basis. We were laughing that they'd give him the responsibility when he ain't that with it ya know????

He looks really good which makes all of us relieved and happy - and more importantly the docs are happy with his progress. He has color and is talking quite a bit when he can. He had a fever yesterday but it is at a manageable level now. We were hoping to have him moved out of the ICU today but there aren't any beds available - so he'll get another night with round-the-clock care. poor thing! (and we are happy with another night of constant care).

I'll keep you as up to date as possible and maybe post a pic of him when he takes his first steps (which are supposed to be later today - yikes!) if he'll let me.
love to you all,
k