Sunny Sunday

All settled in to nice new digs and happy to finally be out of the hospital!

Dad moved in Friday afternoon and Margs and the boys stopped by, on the way to Colin's Kindergarten meet and greet ice cream social, to make sure he was settled in nicely.  Then they headed off to the Cape to finish off the weekend.  

Here are all the particulars:

Whittier- West Wing room 232B - a single with tables and chairs for entertaining visitors!

Direct Line to room: 508-871-2071 (can also call his cell phone!)

Address:
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Flanders Road,
Westborough, MA 01581. 
Phone 508-870-2222

Stop by and say hello now that he isn't in far off Springfield, take pity on the poor Whittier staff that doesn't get to ease into David and gets him full voice and awake!  Give them a break from him now and then.   Thanks again for all your love, support and well wishes it has truly helped us get through this difficult time.    posted by Jeanette

Wonderful Wednesday!

Dad has moved to a new room.  All visitors are welcome! 
New NON-ICU Room Number is: S5425B
The direct line to his room is: 413-886-1485.
He will probably be there until next week- looking at the move probably not before Wed.

posted by Jeanette with info from Margs and Dad

TUESDAY MORN AND ALL'S WELL

They're learning.  They've given Dad a male nurse for the last two days.  He thinks the old man is funny... 

They are waiting on a bed to open up on Sringfield 5 or Centennial 5 and when that happens he will be transferred to a regular room and visitors will be welcome.  No more restrictions.  And no pain meds today.  I will be sure to post his room number once we have it and I'm sure he would love some company.  He will be at Baystate probably for 2 to 3 more days and then they'll consider a transfer to Whittier. 

All is good and they think those kidneys may recover after all.  Hector might win that bet - he said Dad would be off dialysis by January.

Have a wonderful week. 

(since you guys seem to be so good at it, can we all pray that I win the lottery?)

Margaret 

SUNDAY, SUNDAY

Hanging at the Hospital while pops lectures to the nurses.  It's on Bach at the moment.  We were treated to a short bit of Chaucer (in Old English) earlier.  They will be looking to transfer him outta here as soon as possible.  : )

Chris brought him some HealthForce SuperFoods Vitamineral Green which he's trying to get Dad to consume.  It supports Liver, Kidney, Blood and Immune Function so he'll be all set - provided he can manage to choke this stuff down.  Best of luck, Dad.  Enjoy it.

We've moved on to Beethoven.  The Piano Sonata.  "All the music from Billy Joel's "This Night" is stolen from Beethoven."  

And apparently "Freddie Mercury is one of England's 20 greatest singers."

Do I hear rebuttal? 

Margaret

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010

David is moving out of ICU!  He is being upgraded from the "Intensive" care unit to the "Progressive" care unit.  He was out of bed yesterday, most of the tubes and wires are gone and there is no longer a nurse stationed directly outside him door.  She was conspicuously absent last night during most of my visit, a clear sign that they no longer feel he needs constant attention.  Ms. Geri Baloyo, the physician's assistant, says they'll keep an eye on him over the weekend and (provided his progress continues) will discuss a possible transfer to Whittier next week.  She intends to get him up and working today - I think he's got a date with the stationary treadmill.  Nothing like a little exercise to get the heart pumping. 

Wishing you all a wonderful Friday the 13th,

Margaret

Mr. H's case manager called me this afternoon to say she faxed all his paperwork to Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough, Massachusetts and they have accepted him.  (Foolish people)  When he's ready to be discharged, they have a bed waiting for him.  And since Whittier is roughly 10 minutes from the Burchard's residence in Hopkinton, this will allow us to keep a very close eye on him and see that he behaves himself. 

The address for Whittier is 150 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581.  Phone 508-870-2222.

We'll let you know when he moves into his new digs.

Aug. 12, afternoon update

Well I got a call too.  It is great.  Ella got to talk to Opa and tell him how much she loves him and misses him.  He ate a salad for lunch (due to him passing the swallowing test with flying colors, yes you called it Peter he has had lots of practice and is pretty good at that.)  He is sneaking quick calls so you may be next.  Looks like he will be moved in the next day or two- has been even talking with the social worker about discharge plans and it looks like probably westboro closer to Margs is the spot.  Will add details as they are confirmed.