Category Archives: Journey through the loss of Bernadette

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 20, 2014 12:24pm Good morning Everyone, With a happy heart I’m delighted to share with you that last night Bernadette and I had play time!  She was tired of watching Berenstain Bears and was asking for something else to do.  First we played a game of Aggravation (like “Sorry” orContinue reading “Play Time”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 18, 2014 11:41pm Today Bernadette was literally in tears of panic.  Horror of horrors!  Her second bottom middle tooth came loose today.  I didn’t warn her it would come loose soon because the first one was so traumatic for her that I was hoping she’d have a bit of aContinue reading “No rest for the weary”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 18, 2014 2:04am Bernadette just delivered her first tooth at 12:00am, weighing in at less than .1 oz and .5cm long.   She’s now resting comfortably without the worry of swallowing her tooth during the night.  It’s a bottom tooth so she won’t be singing, “All I want for Christmas is myContinue reading “Success!!!!”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 17, 2014 10:15pm So delighted to report that Bernadette informed me tonight that she’s feeling much better.  And she looks better, sounds strong, and is actually talking more than just to answer simple questions as to how she’s doing and if she needs anything.  She’s commenting on the shows she’s watching, tellingContinue reading “Silver Lining Shower!”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 16, 2014 12:49am Just a quick note to say that nothing much has changed on this home front.  Bernadette did sleep well last night.  She made a few trips to the bathroom but then went back to sleep.  Both Joseph and Johanna managed to get some sleep too.   Having sleptContinue reading “Smartie Pants”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 14, 2014 11:00am For all you who were specifically praying that Bernadette would straighten out her days and nights, I thank you.  Maybe it was just as much Mommy and Daddy (Ok.  mainly Mommy)  who needed straightening out and to remember how to be parents. It’s truly amazing how I can loseContinue reading “Sleeping Beauty”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 13, 2014 1:14am Just a quick update.  Unfortunately Bernadette had a rough day.  She woke up this morning nauseous and threw up in her bed.  That made her feel better for a while but she still felt lousy all day.  Grandma left around noon to return to Ottawa.  Then Joseph came homeContinue reading “Cloudy with sunny periods.”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 12, 2014 1:14am Bernadette had another good day.  She was up most of last night until around 5:00am but was up again by about 9:00am and didn’t sleep much all day except for one nap.  We’re really hoping that will result in us not needing to do any night shiftsContinue reading “Hard to believe today was dressing change day!”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 10, 2014 1:32am Nothing much new to report health wise for Miss Bernadette.  She seems to be holding steady.  Last night she had a nap at 1:45am and didn’t really wake up again until 3:00pm!!!!  Poor Marc, he went to bed early last night so he’d be ready for theContinue reading “Holding steady”

By Patti Dansereau — Dec 8, 2014 10:55am Hello Everyone, Happy to share with you that Bernadette has perked up the last couple days.  Her new sleeping schedule appears to be from about 4:00am to about 5:00pm.  The last two nights she’s done very well.  Sitting up in chairs to watch movies, moving from couch toContinue reading “Sunshine!”