Each day Madeline looks more and more like herself. She had a good morning, was very alert when Jim, Colleen, and Mike arrived, and smiled through her daily reading of all of your well-wishes. Her biggest issue today seemed to be discomfort caused by the breathing tube that’s been in place since Sunday. Her mouth was very dry, and while this is the most alert she’s been all week, she had difficulty communicating with the tube still in her mouth.
They tried more breathing trials this morning, which is where they turn off the ventilator to see if Madeline can breathe on her own. Madeline wasn’t quite ready to take breaths on her own yet, so she’ll probably be on the ventilator for at least a few more days. Since she’ll be on the ventilator for a little while longer, they decided to perform a tracheostomy this afternoon. Instead of having a tube through her mouth, it now goes directly through her throat, which is at least a little more comfortable for her. The procedure only took about a half hour and was performed right in her room, but she was “out of it” for a little while afterwards. However, when she awoke, she looked even more like the Madeline we all know and love. Despite the challenging week and long road ahead, she had nothing but big smiles. She’s taking baby steps, but making progress every day.
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Jeanne LaBelle
1/27/2017 09:22:29 pm
So glad to hear this!
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Diana & Pat Murphy
1/27/2017 09:27:42 pm
Thanks once again for the detailed update.So many positive signs!will continue to keep you all in our prayers!
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Cumberland (and Narragansett) Reillys
1/27/2017 09:47:06 pm
EXCELLENT !!!
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Renee Johnson Heffron
1/27/2017 10:21:38 pm
I'm keeping up with your progress everyday Madeline and it sounds terrific! I like the idea of you smiling and starting to look like yourself again!!
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Joan and Pat
1/27/2017 10:35:48 pm
We bet those Irish eyes were smiling, too!
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Jane Iannetta
1/27/2017 11:15:43 pm
So glad to hear the update and that the ole Madeline is coming through and overcoming each hurdle. Prayers continue for your steady progress Madeline!
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Mary Feeney
1/28/2017 01:14:35 am
Madeline 😊 your smiles speak volumes ....x Mary
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Steve & Karen Kavanagh
1/28/2017 06:41:57 am
Madelyn, Jim, and family.....we are praying for your steady recovery. It is wonderful to keep up with the progress that is made each day. Love to all!!!!
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Ellen and Matt
1/28/2017 09:10:17 am
We look forward to your updates every morning. Thanks for all the news on Madeline's progress! We continue to keep her in our thoughts and prayers. Tell her there is a new Stone Barrington novel out. She will have some very important reading to catch up on! Love to all the Reillys😍
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Cathey DeLuca
1/28/2017 10:19:53 am
Madeline and family- you are all so amazing! With your positive attitude and strength, there will be such a wonderful outcome after all this! I admire and am praying for all of you! Stay strong!
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1/28/2017 11:50:00 am
We are so happy to hear the daily progress, we can picture that great Madeline smile!! Lots of prayers coming your way.
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Patti Ryan
1/28/2017 01:59:08 pm
Great Job Madeline!!! you go girl I am sure that you are impressing all those Physical Therapist with your positive attitude, strength, and fortitude!! They LOVE patients like you. All my strength and prayers and positive energy are daily meditations for you, Jim, Michael and Colleen God Bless!! Thanks for the daily positive reports
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