Hi Kathleen,

Yes, it is definitely a good sign that your Mum got moved out of Critical Care already. Sounds like she is doing well.

Before my daughter's surgery, one of her friends got her a small dry-erase board and some markers. The kind that wipes off with a paper towel or tissue. It was a real help until Heather got the trach tube out. Very easy to write down a simple sentence or phrase any time she needed to communicate. I'm sorry I didn't think to offer this suggestion to anyone before.

We're wishing your mother a swift recovery. Take care.

Rosie