Claire
Today was an interesting day. While Donna was out doing a bit of Christmas shopping, I got to hang out with Caitlyn. She did some coloring, played dominos, watched a bit of TV, went on a field trip to get an x-ray, sat in her wheel chair waiting for the physio folks, went on another field trip to the Activity Centre, (Donna got home about here) blew noise makers and windmills, went on another field trip to get another (grrr) echocardiogram (don’t get us started), and back to the room. Amidst all of this we had resident doctors stopping by with their stethoscopes, respiratory techs checking oxygen and fluids, hospital life workers inviting us for Polar Express and popcorn. I can see why Caitlyn gets tired. She has been a trooper this whole time and tolerates a whole lot.
As I have often posted we have been blessed to have great staff looking after us. Claire would be an example of this. She exemplifies, in my opinion, the traits of a great healthcare worker. She cares and you can tell she cares. Caitlyn likes her. Donna said that when Claire was out of the room helping other patients, Caitlyn asked for her. She is kind. She does her job well and ensures that we know what she is doing. She asks us if we have questions or suggestions. She works with us in coming up with a plan for her shift with Caitlyn. She looks for ways to improve Caitlyn’s health and her comfort. When Caitlyn’s blood number was FINALLY where we wanted it today, you could tell she was excited. This is after only one shift with her. We’re looking forward to having her work with us tomorrow.
Home for Christmas is not likely at this point. However, Jessica and Tanner are coming up to spend Christmas with us here at Ronald Macdonald house. It’s a great spot and there are lots of fun things planned.