No more mothers getting out of bed!

Here are some amazing videos of Mom today. The first one is my absolute favorite and will bring tears to your eyes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOcxKMPC26o

The second one is pretty cute and shows that Mom still has muscles despite the fact that she's basically been in bed for 11 weeks tomorrow! It will make you smile!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Nqx8cTCJo

As you can see from the videos, Mom's progress is absolutely breathtaking! Today for the first time, she got out of bed completely by herself, stood up, and walked out into the hall to sit on the couches and visit. Later when some of us were going home, she insisted on getting out of bed again and hugging each person who was leaving. It was vintage Mom, as she always accompanies you outside when you are leaving her home, and waves in the driveway until you are gone. Other than the hug she gave me personally, the one I really enjoyed was her hugging Dad! Pretty sweet!

Yesterday, Mom started laying on the couch in her room for a change of pace from the bed. She has always enjoyed taking a little cat nap on the couch at home, so it's fun to see her doing something familiar.

She also said her stomach is feeling much better, but alas, is still not eating more than a few bites each meal. At least she doesn't feel sick, so perhaps the eating will come. Alan brought her a Sees chocolate and she did eat that, but when he asked what kind she would like tomorrow, she didn't want another!

I was able to visit with her one on one for a few minutes tonight, and told her my theory that it might be hard for her to recognize how much progress she is making since she doesn't have the perspective of remembering how far she has come. She told me she does realize she is making progress and actually seemed quite upbeat. It was so reassuring to hear her express herself like my Mother!

Now that she's so mobile, it will be a real challenge to keep her from getting up on her own at night. She assured us that she doesn't want to fall and that she will call the nurse if she needs to get up. We teased her about the poem Five little monkeys, jumping on the bed, and reminded her that one fell out and broke his head. We certainly don't want that to happen! Sleep tight tonight, Mom, and remember, No more mothers getting out of bed!!!