Blair is doing well – making progress – one day at a time! (Slow and steady win’s the race!)
He has a calendar now so that he can see the days (thanks to
Samantha) … he wants to know when he can leave and his sister showed him when
the accident happened, when he woke up, and when they may be able to change the
tracheotomy tube, etc. That way he isn’t
thinking he’s been there for a month or more … (he was and he needed to be
reminded that in 2 weeks he has come a VERY long way!)
He is breathing on his own for 2 hours at a time, then they give
him a break for 2 hours, and then back to the breathing on his own. He has to sit up for 3 hours a couple times a
day to gain strength in the muscles and ensure he is breathing in an upright
position (which feels like exercise to him).
He doesn’t like laying there with others staring at him … he
wants to do something like watch television, listen to music, or
something. He has a bunch of scabs that
are coming off so he is scratching his head and he pulled some of his hair
out. He got his staples out today (from
the back of his head). Don’t be surprised if he has some hair missing… we didn’t
shave it… or cut it!
If you’d like to visit – Blair would love to see you! But please come in small groups – like 2
– 4 people. Only 2 people are able to go
back at a time – and we don’t want him too tired. He wants to stay awake for everyone! He is such a social butterfly!! Thanks so much!
Also, note, I am not posting pictures here. I don't think Blair would want any pictures of himself in this state out on social media. He is on the vain side... so out of respect for him, please don't post any pictures of him in the hospital, in a neck brace, etc. When he is able to post things himself - he will decide what others can see. Thank you!
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