Jo was in the chair at 08:00 for her breakfast and on the commode at 09:30. I have a strong sense of normality returning. CICC phoned at 13:00 to arrange a meeting with the nurses and neurological physiotherapists next Tuesday at 14:00 to discuss Jo's progress.
Frustratingly Jo drew up her left leg several times this afternoon, both while awake and asleep, but seemed to be unaware of it. I am convinced it is trying to get her attention!
Her left hand is looser, something the physiotherapist observed yesterday, and not looking so swollen. Sitting in the chair tonight Jo's left leg was very straight and almost playfully pushing against me when I stimulated it, something Jo once again seemed unaware of. This is obviously "neglect", the limb is active and Jo's subconscious mind is aware of it yet her conscious mind has yet to acknowledge it. This was amplified later when Jo's left hand began to hurt. It was hidden under a towel and Jo became panic-stricken as she could not locate it.
"Oh where is it!” she cried, unable to locate it despite logic and the pain pointing to its location under the towel. The irony is that once she had located it she wanted it wrapped in the same towel. Once again it seems as if the arm is trying to gain her attention.
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