Update?

I feel like I should post something new and bump my latest "confession" down a notch. I have to share with you that it took many, many hours and a few glasses of wine to draft the last post. If I was ever to write a book, I'd have to take a sabbatical to get it done (which doesn't sound like a half bad idea right about now!) Thanks for all your comments ... they are much appreciated.

Anyway, not much going on. All is quiet, all is well. We have Kristi all this week which makes life so much less stressful. We have a new nurse who oriented last week and will orient again on Friday and then work one day a week starting next week. She doesn't have any vent experience, but ... not to worry. As long as she knows how to keep the trach clear of secretions and use an ambu-bag - we'll be fine. It's been my experience that the nurses who come in "fresh" actually end up working out better because they don't have preconceived ideas of how things should be done. They get to learn how to do things "Jack's way". Fortunately, Jack is healthy and doing well, so it's a good time to find another nurse to bring on board. We wish Kristi would just move in with us, but she does have a family of her own (darnit!)

I'll try and update with something of substance - but not too "deep", soon.

*In case anyone is worried ... I should add that the new nurse will be trained on the vent and I'm sure she'll pick it up quickly -- it's not rocket science.