Almost home

Hello everybody

In first place let me tell you that this is Shella writing, not Malu, so the writing may not be so good...

Malu had the baby on the wee hours of Thursday May 3rd. A gorgeous girl called Olivia Celina. I was lucky again and was able to be there at the delivery room, when this big girl (9 pd 7 oz and 19.5 in) arrived. Isn't she beautiful?












Bob is doing well, very anxious to go home. I think I have everything ready for him, but I am sure that when we are actually living there one thing or another may have to be changed.

The stair lifts are working well. Cecilia, Claudio, Lulu, Juju and Rita can attest to that. They came to visit Bob on the weekend of 4/28. I was supposed to meet them for lunch and then we would come to the Rehab to visit with Bob, but Bob surprised them and went to the restaurant too.

The next day Bob went out again, this time to the Japanese restaurant, with Malu, Jason, Zoe, Dominic, Bruce and Simone.

For both outings we only used the walker, not the wheel chair. He is getting stronger with the walking. I still am supposed to hold the gait belt, just in case he looses his balance, but I feel that this is happening less and less, and when it does, he balances himself and goes on walking. 

Debbie was here visiting this week. She arrived Wednesday afternoon and left Friday early evening. It was very good having her here, not only for Bob, but for me too. I was able to see Olivia being born, knowing that Bob was in good company.
I was finally able to sell my car, thanks to Jason's advice regarding the price (I had it too high), and Debbie's dedicated efforts posting it in Craig's List, filtering the emails and finally arranging the meet with the buyer. My friend Brenda helped too, driving with me to meet the buyer. It was such a relief for me. And I am so grateful, for all the help I had with that.

Bob is supposed to have some Home Care.  The visiting nurse should call  within 24 hours of us being home and then they will show up, evaluate Bobby and tell how many hours of therapy he will get, and for how long. Bob is aware that on the days that the therapists do not come to the house, he will have to work with me. That will be interesting.
After home care we will have outpatient therapy. But it is too early to say when and where.

I found a guy that will be helping me twice a week for 3 hours each time. This way I will be able to go out to do stuff and see the kids.

It was hard "moving out" of Jason and Malu's house today.  I am officially back at home tonight on my last night without Bobby. I am afraid of what lays ahead, but I will do my best to take good care of my dear husband.

Once we are settled I will try to write again.

Thanks for reading and for being so supportive. It has been very important for us.