Day 111 – The eyes can speak

Hi Everyone, The shunt was “turned on” today. It was adjusted to 170 from 200 (the highest setting). Dr. Long said he’d like to continue to adjust it incrementally over the next week until its set at 120. The insurance company has approved Corey to stay until...

Day 110 – Just for Today

Hi Everyone, No word on adjusting the shunt. Corey’s neurosurgeon hasn’t called in yet. He has been in surgery the last two days. Tomorrow our case manager calls the insurance company. Tonight we pray for more time. My nana used to tell me if I ever needed something...

Day 109 – we’re week to week

Hi Everyone, Corey was having a spa night when I arrived. Laura cranked the heat and had her Ipod “shower” mix playing in her room. After the shower, we pulled out the Coconut Citrus lotion (which smells like the beach) and completed Corey’s spa experience with a...

Day 108 – Tearless sobs is progress

Hi Everyone, Today was an emotional day for Corey. The nurses think that although she’s not advancing with her physical command responses, she’s beginning to process emotions. You might recall an earlier post when Nick explained that this is when it starts to get...

Day 107 – recap to look for progress

Hi everyone, Corey was sent for another CAT scan today. Dr. Long, her neurologist here at Bryn Mawr, reviewed the results with us. To recap, 10/2 among other injuries Corey was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. Specifically, a diffused axonal injury. This means...