Well moving day was quite exhausting for everyone.
The ambulance driver and EMT were very nice. Courtney watched the cars out the window of the ambulance and otherwise remained calm throughout the ride.
Once we arrived at her new temporary home Room 204 and she had many many staff coming in to greet her she was not at all calm. Courtney was very anxious about all the new faces. Then Courtney was in pain. It took sometime for everything to get settled.
Some of the new 'friends' we met at Braintree are:
Gerty - the 'sitter' CNA that will be with Courtney all night one on one.
Nurses Marjorie and Rachel
Sandy who will be the nurse during the week
and another lovely charge nurse at night whose name I've already forgotten!
Catherine - the speech pathologist.
Joy - the patient advocate
We met the case worker and several others.
Courtney will receive some therapy this weekend and will meet her whole team of caregivers on Monday morning - incuding Dr. Katz who is a leading researcher in TBI and the Medical Director for the TBI program.
We moved Courtney's bed so that she could watch the snow today but she was too uncomfortable to enjoy the view.
Courtney will have her own wheel chair until she can get walking on her own. We can take Courtney throughout the hospital and outside weather permitting.
Unfortunately we had to leave Courtney early tonight because of the snow. Braintree's only rule is that you can not sleep in the chair in the room (or anywhere else - I checked)! We will get back to Courtney in the morning as soon as we can get shoveled out.
While Courtney is here Craig and I will be staying with my brother Kevin and Katy and Claudia will stay at Claudia's apartment in Watertown during Christmas break.
Time to call the floor at Braintree and make sure Courtney is okay - will post more tomorrow.
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5 comments:
Good luck guys. Thank you so much for being so kind to me and my family. Feel better Courtney. You have so many wonderful people who love you.
Merry Christmas,
John DePetro
we will miss you on the 4th floor.
Glad to hear the move went well. New things can be scary but I am sure Courtney is up for the challenge. We wish you all the best and will come to visit as soon as we are able. Please take care of yourselves and know that you are all thought of often.
Much love - The Murphys
I was so happy to hear the wonderful news of Courtney's move. We all continue to pray every day for your family and for continued progress. Good work today, Courtney!
Jenn Robinson:)
SOOOOO glad you were finally able to make the move. Another big step toward her eventual recovery. It may be hard, it may seem long, but you have lots of people who love you and are praying for you! Just keep GOING!
Love,
Scott and Angela Libman
Great news about the move to Braintree!!
Our thoughts are with you
as you take this journey
with Courtney on her recovery.
We pray that with each passing
day she strides above and beyond
expectations that are given to her.
Love,
The Mello's
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