"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
--Jeremiah 29:11

Friday, August 28, 2009

Still holding his own

No More ET tube!

Still intubated and a little puffier

With Grandma Marybelle

With Uncle Geoff

I love Daddy

Connie's had more blood gases and they still look great, despite a few incidents and being pretty uncomfortable. He got suctioned and was not happy with that and dropped his sats and pressure and RR and HR went up. This lasted a few minutes before slowly creeping back up. The nurse says we're no where near reintubating yet so not to get too alarmed. He's needed a second dose of the breathing treatment for stridor and some ativan b/c he doesn't seem in pain, but is definitely quite anxious and more aware of his unusual surroundings. He is asking for his "pod" (iPod), to eat, for help (which means he wants help down off the bed) and saying and signing "all done". He also asked for more when the first episode of Max and Ruby ended. He was definitely paying attention, even though his eyes were closed.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank God!!!!!! I can't tell you how happy I was to get the web page up and see his little face with no TUBE!!!!!!!! I brought tears. I love you guys and we are still praying for you to be home soon.

Uncle Terry

Lisa P said...

I'm so relieved that things seem to be going well for your little fireball! Its so endearing and definitely a great sign that he's recognizing some of his favorite things and ASKING for them!! I really hope you guys have a good night and can actually get a little sleep and peace.

Take care of yourselves!

Lisa

krissy ringo said...

glad hes extibated andhope he stays that way!! also hope your night went smoothly... notsmooth sailing here... very hurting matthew!