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Encouraging Progress on Day 12 in the PICU

In support of
Chelsea Brem and Family

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We’re thankful to share that Chelsea had a quiet and restful night, and today brought several encouraging moments.

Chelsea had her initial Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy assessments, and she truly blew them out of the water. The both were very impressed with how she did.

To best support her healing, the team has placed a low stimulation environment sign on her door and implemented even tighter visitation access. This is a positive and intentional step to protect her energy, focus, and neurological recovery.

Chelsea was also seen by a neuropsychologist today. Once she is extubated, she will continue working closely with this specialist as part of her ongoing recovery.

Another big milestone was that Chelsea successfully completed a 30 minute pressure support trial on the ventilator! She then completed a second trial this afternoon, all to gear up for a possible ventilator extubation tomorrow. These are very encouraging signs that we are celebrating right now! She’s still sedated but with continued weaning overnight and tomorrow this will be a big step forward! 😍

As today marks Day 12 in the PICU, we’re also doing our best to stay positive and take care of ourselves so we can continue to be present for Chelsea. There’s a Wake Well Fit Walk loop around the hospital that’s about a mile long, and we’ve been trying to get out and walk it often. Don’t worry, we are also eating well (a lot!) and staying hydrated. Honestly, we’ve been blessed with so much food that we’ve even been able to share with the care team at times.

For those who have wondered, we are both staying in Chelsea’s room with her. We’ve carved out a very small corner of the room, it’s just enough space to rest and zero storage space, but we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.💗

We continue to be incredibly grateful for the exceptional care Chelsea is receiving and for the prayers, messages, and support surrounding our family. Please continue to keep Chelsea and her care team in your thoughts as we take these next steps forward.

Kara and Michael Brem
5 months ago

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Angela 5 months ago

Yeah!! 30 minutes is huge! Go Chelsea girl you got this! Kara, I’m glad to hear you’re close by and doing what you can to care for yourself too. Love and prayers keep coming your way! ❤️

Dennis and Frances Jarabak 5 months ago

So glad to hear good news. We continue to pray for her.

Carolyn Everett 5 months ago

Continued thoughts and prayers for Chelsea, her care team, and her family.

Gina Gualtieri 5 months ago

Each day brings some positive news which is wonderful to read! Keep it up, Chelsea!

Kelly Mescall 5 months ago

What wonderful, encouraging steps for Chelsea! We’ll be praying that the extubation goes well tomorrow and she continues to hit the goals her team has in place for her and continued prayers for your family and the medical team.

Cori Odom 5 months ago

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cindy Westrick 5 months ago

Great to hear encouraging news!! One step at a time! Prayers continue.

Michele Primo 5 months ago

👍🏻great news! Much to celebrate! Baby steps but positive ones! Be assured each day brings continued prayers for all! #Chelsea strong! Chels you got this!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🩷

Frances Findley 5 months ago

My lenten prayer is for her to make small and steady improvement daily. This is a good start to a greater path! God bless and take care of all of you. God bless the angel staff assigned to Chelsea!

Kgwisch 5 months ago

I am so glad to hear she is improving and healing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, and thank God for our medical community!

Mandy Lasinsky 5 months ago

All good signs. Brain injuries are so unpredictable so celebrating her milestones is key. You have so many prayers coming your way. So glad you are taking care of yourselves and staying close. ❤️

Karin Kilroy 5 months ago

Glad to hear this encouraging news. Continued prayers for all.

Pamela Chillas 5 months ago

You’re all still in my prayers, thoughts and heart.

Jodi Lepley 5 months ago

This is such great news!!! ❤️

Ginger Davis 5 months ago

Wow! Great news and all things to celebrate!🎉 As always sending positive energy and prayers to all of you!🙏🙏

Merideth Thornton 5 months ago

We are celebrating these victories with you and Mike! Positive energy and powerful prayers coming Chelsea's way!

Karen Albidrez 5 months ago

Wow Chelsea! You are soo strong girl! Love to hear that you 2 are able to stay with her together :) Continued prayers and love to you all!

Barb Fair 5 months ago

Great news! ❤️

Lori Nelson 5 months ago

Such great news! Go Chelsea!!!

Lynn and John Birus 5 months ago

So nice to hear this good news! We continue to pray for her improvement every day!

Susan McDermott 5 months ago

Great news! Continued prayers for Chelsea!🥰

Andrea Croom 5 months ago

Love reading the positive news! Thoughts and prayers continue to go up for Chelsea! 💕

Cindy Yaeger 5 months ago

❤️❤️❤️

Liz Davis 5 months ago

Sending continued love and prayers for Chelsea! Thinking of you everyday. Stay strong! 💕

Laurie Jendrasiak 5 months ago

One step at a time! She's got this!

Andria D'Errico 5 months ago

It's great to hear that Chelsea continues to make progress.

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