Ribh's D'Coopage

[rjohns39]

Good morning Beautiful sunrise... Just got off my con call with our team in AUS... Today has been a good day. We've got one more test ahead of us and then Sue will be able to eat and drink on her own. When I got there this morning she was alert and talkative... I asked her why she wasn't answering the doc's and nurses questions and her answer was clear and concise: "They piss me off" So I explained why they ask and why they aggravate her... And told her she needs to play nice so she get's the right treatment.

I met with the ICU doc today and his concern was she was non-responsive to him and the nurses. So I walked her through the questions and she answered all of them right except one... My name is now "Pain in the butt" and she smiles when she says it. The doc was ecstatic. And ordered speach to come see if she was ready to move off of the feeding tube. We learned that the angle of the bed made a huge difference. @45* all she wants to do is sleep. @60* She's bright eyed and bushy tailed. Okay, I hate medical terminology. Technically she has had a hemorrhagic stroke. As the speech lady provided ice and water to test whether she was ready for real food, she hated the taste of the ice and water. It turns out that this is a common side effect of stroke. She brought her apple juice and she guzzled it down. Then she ate gram crackers and then gram crackers with peanut butter. So hopefully soon they will drop the feeding tube.

 

[RoyalChick]

Good morning Beautiful sunrise... Just got off my con call with our team in AUS... Today has been a good day. We've got one more test ahead of us and then Sue will be able to eat and drink on her own. When I got there this morning she was alert and talkative... I asked her why she wasn't answering the doc's and nurses questions and her answer was clear and concise: "They piss me off" So I explained why they ask and why they aggravate her... And told her she needs to play nice so she get's the right treatment.

I met with the ICU doc today and his concern was she was non-responsive to him and the nurses. So I walked her through the questions and she answered all of them right except one... My name is now "Pain in the butt" and she smiles when she says it. The doc was ecstatic. And ordered speach to come see if she was ready to move off of the feeding tube. We learned that the angle of the bed made a huge difference. @45* all she wants to do is sleep. @60* She's bright eyed and bushy tailed. Okay, I hate medical terminology. Technically she has had a hemorrhagic stroke. As the speech lady provided ice and water to test whether she was ready for real food, she hated the taste of the ice and water. It turns out that this is a common side effect of stroke. She brought her apple juice and she guzzled it down. Then she ate gram crackers and then gram crackers with peanut butter. So hopefully soon they will drop the feeding tube.

Feeling very hopeful for you both.

 

[MaryJanet]

Good morning Beautiful sunrise... Just got off my con call with our team in AUS... Today has been a good day. We've got one more test ahead of us and then Sue will be able to eat and drink on her own. When I got there this morning she was alert and talkative... I asked her why she wasn't answering the doc's and nurses questions and her answer was clear and concise: "They piss me off" So I explained why they ask and why they aggravate her... And told her she needs to play nice so she get's the right treatment.

I met with the ICU doc today and his concern was she was non-responsive to him and the nurses. So I walked her through the questions and she answered all of them right except one... My name is now "Pain in the butt" and she smiles when she says it. The doc was ecstatic. And ordered speach to come see if she was ready to move off of the feeding tube. We learned that the angle of the bed made a huge difference. @45* all she wants to do is sleep. @60* She's bright eyed and bushy tailed. Okay, I hate medical terminology. Technically she has had a hemorrhagic stroke. As the speech lady provided ice and water to test whether she was ready for real food, she hated the taste of the ice and water. It turns out that this is a common side effect of stroke. She brought her apple juice and she guzzled it down. Then she ate gram crackers and then gram crackers with peanut butter. So hopefully soon they will drop the feeding tube.

Great news!!! I'm so happy for you both

 

[rjohns39]

I told her that all of byc was ruttingfor her and she just smiled.

 

[LozzyR]

Good morning Beautiful sunrise... Just got off my con call with our team in AUS... Today has been a good day. We've got one more test ahead of us and then Sue will be able to eat and drink on her own. When I got there this morning she was alert and talkative... I asked her why she wasn't answering the doc's and nurses questions and her answer was clear and concise: "They piss me off" So I explained why they ask and why they aggravate her... And told her she needs to play nice so she get's the right treatment.

I met with the ICU doc today and his concern was she was non-responsive to him and the nurses. So I walked her through the questions and she answered all of them right except one... My name is now "Pain in the butt" and she smiles when she says it. The doc was ecstatic. And ordered speach to come see if she was ready to move off of the feeding tube. We learned that the angle of the bed made a huge difference. @45* all she wants to do is sleep. @60* She's bright eyed and bushy tailed. Okay, I hate medical terminology. Technically she has had a hemorrhagic stroke. As the speech lady provided ice and water to test whether she was ready for real food, she hated the taste of the ice and water. It turns out that this is a common side effect of stroke. She brought her apple juice and she guzzled it down. Then she ate gram crackers and then gram crackers with peanut butter. So hopefully soon they will drop the feeding tube.

Sounding feisty... that’s got to be a good sign!

 

[Ribh]

Good morning Beautiful sunrise... Just got off my con call with our team in AUS... Today has been a good day. We've got one more test ahead of us and then Sue will be able to eat and drink on her own. When I got there this morning she was alert and talkative... I asked her why she wasn't answering the doc's and nurses questions and her answer was clear and concise: "They piss me off" So I explained why they ask and why they aggravate her... And told her she needs to play nice so she get's the right treatment.

I met with the ICU doc today and his concern was she was non-responsive to him and the nurses. So I walked her through the questions and she answered all of them right except one... My name is now "Pain in the butt" and she smiles when she says it. The doc was ecstatic. And ordered speach to come see if she was ready to move off of the feeding tube. We learned that the angle of the bed made a huge difference. @45* all she wants to do is sleep. @60* She's bright eyed and bushy tailed. Okay, I hate medical terminology. Technically she has had a hemorrhagic stroke. As the speech lady provided ice and water to test whether she was ready for real food, she hated the taste of the ice and water. It turns out that this is a common side effect of stroke. She brought her apple juice and she guzzled it down. Then she ate gram crackers and then gram crackers with peanut butter. So hopefully soon they will drop the feeding tube.

That is all excellent news, Bob!!!! Give her our love.

 

[Ribh]

We want food! We want food! We want food...

 

[Ribh]

It is very hard to resist any animal that makes it blatantly obvious they adore your company.

Alpia is my *love bug*.

Any time I am round she can be found just as close as she can get.
She doesn't necessarily want to be picked up & cuddled, though not adverse to cuddles on occasion, she just wants to hang with me. It is very flattering!

Alpia does not need lessons in being calm & accommodating ~but Aoife does.
Now she is laying regularly she is squatting for me a lot. Usually she is out of the run when it happens & she always turns her back & looks anxiously over her shoulder to see if I am coming.

Tonight she squatted in the pen, shuffling closer so I could pick her up. I expected her to be pretty quick about it but she settled down to have an enquiring chat, cocking her head so she could look into my eyes & make little burbling sounds. I assume she was happy.

Alpia was not. She came round my feet & started making the small sounds she always makes when she wants my attention. I put Aoife down & picked Alpia up but Aoife didn't immediately shake herself & scoot of so I started scratching her back while tickling Alpia's chest @ the same time. It went on for quite a long time ~ long by Campine standards!
I swear I have the maddest birds.

 

[MaryJanet]

It is very hard to resist any animal that makes it blatantly obvious they adore your company.

Alpia is my *love bug*.

Any time I am round she can be found just as close as she can get.
She doesn't necessarily want to be picked up & cuddled, though not adverse to cuddles on occasion, she just wants to hang with me. It is very flattering!

Alpia does not need lessons in being calm & accommodating ~but Aoife does.
Now she is laying regularly she is squatting for me a lot. Usually she is out of the run when it happens & she always turns her back & looks anxiously over her shoulder to see if I am coming.

Tonight she squatted in the pen, shuffling closer so I could pick her up. I expected her to be pretty quick about it but she settled down to have an enquiring chat, cocking her head so she could look into my eyes & make little burbling sounds. I assume she was happy.

Alpia was not. She came round my feet & started making the small sounds she always makes when she wants my attention. I put Aoife down & picked Alpia up but Aoife didn't immediately shake herself & scoot of so I started scratching her back while tickling Alpia's chest @ the same time. It went on for quite a long time ~ long by Campine standards!
I swear I have the maddest birds.


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Awww sweet chickies

 

[Ribh]

Awww sweet chickies

Yes. The Campines are making huge strides just now. Bet the neighbours are pleased. They're no longer screaming all the time.