One day at a time

John continued to have hiccups last night and around 11:00 p.m. he had bright red blood in his mouth. The nursing home called Anita and she met them at the hospital. He didn't want to go; didn't think it was a big deal. Fortunately, his platelets were okay and the bleeding was very slight, so they gave him vitamin K (to help with clotting) and sent him back. I saw him around lunch time today, he was okay and wanted to sit on the edge of the bed to "eat" his lunch. Still clear liquids, lemon ice and jello. I advised him to stay seated upright for at least an hour after eating (thanks for that advice, Karen). I went back in the evening with the dogs. He had dinner then we went to one of the lounges to visit. I know he'd like to eat solid food and he has an appetite, so hopefully next week he can begin the transition to solid food.