Up and about

After a period of feeling down in the dumps this morning (partly headache, constipation and nausea and partly just stir-crazy), Rosie's meds kicked in and she felt well enough to want to move. We asked for a wheelchair so I could take her down to the cafe and outside for some fresh air and we also asked if the Physio could come and get her walking.

The physio who had got her up for the first time in the ICU yesterday, came and got Rosie walking along the corridor and back with her orthotic and shoes on with the help of a walker. She was very impressed with the big difference between yesterday and today.


While they were strolling, Michael, Miika and a small entourage happened to be on their rounds. They were also impressed with Rosie's walking. Michael is very happy with her progress in general. He says they have stopped the steroid which may feel like a let down but it's good to be off it.


Finally, the wheelchair arrived and we went down in the lift to the cafe via a short walk outside the front of the hospital. Rosie was thrilled to feel the breeze, see the trees and breathe outside air. To her, it's been a lot longer than two days. She ordered a sausage roll with tomato sauce and we sat outside to eat. Jessye and Sophie, by the way, went op shopping in Newtown this morning, again on the train.