Calming and Coping.

Between things with Rebel calming down and me going back to work, I haven't blogged and apparently it's noticed!

The past week has been one of adjusting medications and ensuring Rebel continues to gain strength. She is sure she takes about 8 or 9 pills in the morning and then several more through the course of the day. Everything from heart pills, anti arrhythmia pills,blood pressure meds, vitamins and laxatives... all make up the cornucopia of pharmaceuticals that are helping her. And getting the balance right is the key. All in order to keep Rebel's heart stable and to build up strength.

The Heart Transplant Coordinator, and her doctor continue to see her each and every day; some of the nurses from the SCICU make a point of visiting when they can catch a moment too. Then there are the *hot* orderlies and even a couple of the cleaning staff pop by for visits. This is reassuring for me as I being back at work means I am not spending as much time at the hospital either.

The diet tech came by and interviewed Rebel about meals for this week. They are working really hard to try and ensure she has food that she likes and will eat. It's not working out too badly. She is actually eating most of the meals they've been bringing her this week and that is good. We do keep bringing her some outside food though because variety is still necessary and really - as much as they are trying... it ain't room service at the Westin! It's still pretty institutional.

I debated whether or not to go away for the annual Scrap & Spa weekend, but I will only miss our Saturday visit and I am just an hour out of town. A little R&R at this point seems to be indicated. Rebel has given me the OKAY to take off. So off I will go and therefore I don't expect to blog again until Sunday. The SU doesn't have much to say on the subject. Rebel gets frustrated when he visits - she finds he talks too much. He also doesn't treat the BF very well and this ticks off our girl. We've chatted about it and I have the honour of having to tell SU to straighten out his act. A story for another blog post though. In the meantime, I've suggested he spend at least a few hours on Saturday afternoon with her. That is if he can get himself out of bed before 1 PM - his norm for Saturdays.

Did I mention I've lost my cell phone? One minute it was in the pocket of coat when I turned it off going into the hospital, and the next... disappeared! sigh... To "take advantage of the lost/stolen programme" or *upgrade* my phone will set me back a mere $100! sigh... I know I have at least one old phone around here somewhere. In the meantime, I'll be using Rebel's phone this weekend since she can't have it in the hospital anyway.

We're coping though and continuing to be thankful for prayers and good thoughts and energy. It does make a difference and gives the rest of us strength too.