Jamie's Home!!!

Jamie has finally come home! It has been a little over 1 week and Michael and the children couldn't be happier. She continues her rehab at home and is getting stronger ever day. She is back on Facebook so you can contact her there as well.

6/28/11

Jamie had her  craniectomy repaired yesterday. That means no more helmet, hair can grow in and eventually back to the salon for cut and color, YES!!! The surgery went well and she is resting comfortably in the hospital. She will return to St Johnsland after her post op recovery at Stony Brook, to continue the hard work of rehabilitation. She is progressing well at St Johnsland and getting stronger everyday. Michael continues to be grateful for all the support and visitors.

5/13/11

Jamie has been transferred to St Johnland in Kings Park. Everyone is grateful to hear of her continued recovery and glad to have her closer to home.

May 7

My apologies to all of you who are reading the blog for being MIA the last couple of weeks, but having to take re-certification boards will do that to a person!

Jamie is making terrific progress and has started walking with assistance. Michael expects that she will be transferred to a rehab center on Long Island possibly as early as next week. We all wish Jamie a Happy Mother's Day tomorrow and we are all looking forward to her being closer to home.

4/14/11

Jamie is now back at Rusk to resume her month of acute rehab. She continues to improve and the plan is to transfer to a sub-acute facility on Long Island in mid May.

4/5/11

Jamie was transferred to the acute hospital at NYU Friday night. She is having fevers and the doctors are trying to figure out a source. She remains on antibiotics. Hopefully she will defervesce soon able be able to resume her rehab. 

4/2/11

Great News, Jamie's stay at Rusk has been extended through May 5th. This is great because it means another full month of intensive rehab.She continues to improve and strengthen herself and that is why another full month will be so beneficial for her. She is getting stronger and moving toward her goals. She continues to show signs of that Jamie spark. Yesterday a young resident came in and commented on her lunch tray, "The food looks good here." She looked straight at him and very seriously said, "Do you want to change places with me and get in this bed". Too funny and also so typical of Jamie's healthy sense of humor.

3/26/11

Jamie continues to make progress. She is now able to walk short distances with assistance! She is reading the paper and enjoying all the blog posts. Michael and the entire family continue to be there for support and comfort. Everyone is overjoyed with her progress although not surprised by her grit and determination!

Jamie we all love you so much, you are constantly in my thoughts.

3/23/11

Jamie continues to improve and get stronger. Today she was able to stand independently! She is reading the blog and so we need to keep the positive messages coming to her! We all knew she was a fighter and she continues to display that determination everyday.  

Jamie we all love you very much and you are constantly in our thoughts.

3/21/11

Jamie had a minor set back over the weekend. she developed an infection at the craniectomy site with fever. She was taken to the OR and the site was cleaned out and now she's on antibiotics. She was transferred out of Rusk to an acute care hospital. She is now doing well and Michael anticipates she will return to Rusk very soon.

3/19/11

Jamie has been at Rusk for two weeks and continues to show strength and determination. She is making progress everyday and getting stronger.

3/9/11

Jamie has been at Rusk institute for almost 1 week. It has been busy, she had a thorough evaluation by many highly qualified rehabilitation experts, and has begun a comprehensive rehab program. She continues to show strength and determination, as does the rest of her family.

3/3/11

Jamie was transferred to the Rusk Institute in Manhattan today. The Rusk Institute is one of the top 10 rehabilitation centers in the country. She will be in very good hands and will be undergoing a rigorous program. This is another huge step forward towards Jamie's recovery. Michael and the  whole family continue to be  encouraged by all the supportive blog posts.

2/28/11

Jamie continues to show courage and determination. Her good friends are in visiting from California. Micheal's parents continue to help him out at home. Jamie will likely be transferred to a rehabilitation hospital in New York City by the end of the week.

2/26/11

Jamie continues to improve and is getting stronger each day. She is now out of the ICU and plans are being made to transfer her to rehab hopefully next week. Michael and the children remain strong and are a constant source of support for Jamie. Thanks again for the outpouring of love and support for the Nemirovs.

2/22/11

Jamie continues to improve and get stronger. She is expected to move out of ICU and plans are being made for rehabilitation.

2/19/11

Jamie continues to get stronger. She is awake and alert. She is talking and interacting with her family. She was even singing along with one of the songs playing on her ipod! She remains the same ole Jamie-thank god! We look forward to each day bringing more of her strength back. Your blog postings continue to encourage and support her family. Jamie is now hearing about your postings and she is very happy to hear that so many people are supporting her.

2/17/11

GREAT DAY!!! Sedation is off and Jamie is awake. Her first words were telling Michael she loved him! She is talking, whispering actually because her voice is hoarse. She recognizes family and friends! It's miraculous, we all knew if anyone would do it would be Jamie. We are all so thankful for this miracle. Please continue to send your wishes and prayers her way. She tires easily so it's a difficult time to visit her because she needs her rest.

2/16/11

Jamie continues to improve. Each day she shows more responsiveness. Her vitals and lab work look good. Keep up the prayers, I think God is listening!!

2/14/11

Jamie remains sedated but today was a good day. When David came to visit she opened her eyes and showed responsiveness to him. Earlier in the day she opened her eyes when Michael said her name. Many of you have expressed how much you want to see her bright blue eyes and today there were glimpses of them! It was the best Valentines Day gift! The Nemirov's continue to appreciate all the love and support everyone has shown them.

2/13/11

Jamie is still sedated but is showing signs of responsiveness. Family and friends continue to visit. Michael's siblings came in again for the weekend. The Nemirov's are still in town and taking care of the house. The Musiker and Nemirov families continue to shower love and attention on Jamie. We are all so grateful for the comments and well wishes. This will be a slow process and Jamie's recovery time is not measured day to day but week to week. I know she will prevail. Keep all the prayers and positive thoughts headed her way.

2/11/11 update

Jamie remains sedated and  there is no new news to report. Michael and the children are reading the blogs and continue to find comfort in the outpouring of support. Michael doesn't feel he needs food dropped off to him, but is thankful to those of you who gave. Continue to pray for Jamie and send all the positive thoughts her way.

Day 7

One week has passed, time seems to be moving slowly. Nothing new medically she is stable and still sedated. She is surrounded by love. Her sisters are showering her with attention, like only sisters can do. Life long friends from childhood and high school traveled in today to visit. Michael's parents are helping at the house. Our girl is strong and we know she will prevail! Keep writing your positive thoughts and well wishes. Michael, David, Danny and Samantha continue to read the blog and are comforted by all the love, support and prayers.

Day 6

Nothing too new to report, remains stable in the last 24 hours. This is a long process and changes are measured in weeks not days or hours. The Nemirov and Musiker families continue to carry on and they appreciate all of the outpouring of support. Keep all the prayers, positive thoughts and good wishes coming, they are much appreciated.

Day 5

Sedation is being lightened today and Jamie is showing signs of responsiveness. All her vitals and numbers are stable. Michael remains grateful for the all the support everyone has shown his family. Keep praying and sending all your positive thoughts Jamie's way.

Day 4

No new news to report, Jamie remains heavily sedated. All her numbers and vital signs are stable. We are in the difficult phase of waiting and hoping. Michael remains grateful for all the support. Will post again tomorrow or sooner if anything changes.

Day 3

Thanks to all who posted. The Nemirov and Musiker families are very grateful for all the support and outpouring of love and concern for Jamie. Today was an uneventful day, and that is a good thing. She continues to be resting in a heavily sedated state. She was stable overnight. For now no news is good news! Continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Michael and the children are surrounded by and being cared for by the Musiker and Nemirov families who have all arrived here. He doesn't need any help right now but for those of us anxious to provide it I'm sure there will be a need in the upcoming days and weeks and then we will set up the help chain.

News about Jamie

Have been getting a lot of inquiries about Jamie and requests for info so I thought it would be best to set up a blog, I've never done this before so I'm asking in advance for your patience and understanding if I screw up. Jamie began feeling ill on Wednesday, by the grace of god Michael had returned from his ski trip and Beth was in visiting. She complained of a severe headache which progressed and was associated with other symptoms. She diagnosed herself, telling Beth "I'm having a subarachnoid hemorrhage" (so Jamie always self assured and correct 99.9%of the time)911 was called and she was taken by ambulance to the ER and treated immediately. She is receiving the best possible care. She is in the ICU at Stony Brook in a medication induced deep sedation, only immediate family is allowed to visit. It will be a full week to 10 days before any realistic idea of her prognosis can be made. I for one am optimistic, Jamie is a tough cookie and will pull through this. Please send your prayers and positive thinking her way. I've seen so many cases of full recovery with brain injury and I know Jamie will be one of them. Michael doesn't feel he needs, food or help right now and his family and Jamie's sisters are in. I'm sure that this will change and when it does we will set up a "help chain" as I anticipate her recovery will take many weeks to months.Please forward this blog site to Jamie's friends I don't have a complete listing.