Angela's Blog

restraint:  being in the hospital requires a large degree of restraint.   I want to scoop her up and take her someplace safe, someplace where lights don't blink and beeps don't sound and she is peaceful -  but that is not possible right now.   

Ang is in an agitated state where she kicks alot.  Her blankets, sheets, and pillows are often on the floor.  Her right arm is restrained so will not pull out her feeding tube.  She wiggles and wiggles until the restraint threatens to come off.   So, they put a soft, white, plush boxing glove on her and she wiggles right out of that too.   She alternates a soft boot with a hard boot on her feet to assist in keeping maximum flexion capabilities on her ankles and to prevent  skin blisters from rubbing.   Guess?  She not only wiggles out of the soft boot, sometimes she finds a way to stick both feet in together.   

Last night she wiggled herself way down in the bed so they are talking about seat belts in the bed....sigh.... more restraint.....

I fear I am losing my restraint and will just begin screaming.   BREATHE.... PRAY....  Thank God for the blessings.....  

Right now, she sleeps peacefully with nothing moving except good even deep breathing.... time for a nap.