Mom continued to progress today. This morning as she walked with the therapists, Mom pretty much supported herself for the first 100 feet or so. The nursing staff is always so kind to cheer her on as she passes! Jim Jr. posted our goal on the whiteboard in Mom's room for all to see. It says, "Mom's goal: To walk out of the hospital and GO HOME!" Although we have a ways to go, we are keeping the goal in sight and working towards it every day!
Mom also got her hair cut today by one of the secretaries on the floor named Angie. What a kind and thoughtful thing for her to do! It has been two months since Mom's last haircut and her bangs were getting L-O-N-G!!! After the cut, Mom got a shower and shampoo, and I blow dried her hair. Mom looked so clean and pretty, cozily snuggled up under some warm blankets with a new hairdo!
Yesterday the doctor informed us that Mom's thyroid is not functioning properly. She has hypothyroidism, or low thyroid hormone levels, which may explain her extreme fatigue. Today they started her on medication to correct the situation. They also began giving her ritalin to help combat her sleepiness. We feel comfortable with these medications and are excited to see if they help her be more alert.
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