Owen Update...

Hey everyone!! It's good to be home. I was released today... staples and all ... blah. I wasn't too excited to have a C-section (wonder why?) but it was the best choice for Owen and he is beautiful. I had great Dr.'s and Nurses at Good Sam that provided me with excellent care and humor while my emotions were everywhere...so thanks to them.

Owen melts my heart everytime I look at him. I only got to spend a few hours with him before he was transported over to Phoenix Children's, so I cried (for hours). The Dr.'s gave me a daypass to go see him on Wednesday and I got to hold him for the first time! It was only for about 10 min, but the feeling was indescribable. Today I was able to hold him a little longer. Little Owen is doing very well at Phoenix Children's and is making friends left and right. He is in the NICU (neonative intensive care unit) and the nurses are wonderful and taking care of him 150%. He is a little irritable from the medicine (proglastin) which keeps his heart working until surgery.... it makes him fevery, uncomfortable, and he doesn't like to be fondled. It breaks my heart to see him uncomfy but Mr. Binky keeps him happy and he sleeps 95% of the time. I cherish every moment I have with him.



My favorite moment with Owen!!
And to the medical stuff.... his oxygen sats are at 90-95% and they like heart babies to stay between 75-85%, so that is why he gets this little bubble over his head with nitrogen in it. This helps lower his oxygen levels until surgery. He's had little Iv's in both hands and feet but they are now removed and placed in his head (sounds painful, but it doesn't seem to bother him). He has one central line for all of his blood draws and medicines so that they don't have to poke him all the time... thank goodness for that. His blood pressure and heart rhythms are perfect and he is completely stabalized. He is extremely strong and healthy (besides the heart) so the Dr.'s aniticpate an "EXCELLENT" chance at pulling through everything.

We talked with Dr. Pearl, the cardiothorasic surgeon, and Owen is scheduled for surgery on Monday. Dr. Pearl is so happy at Owen's progress so far. They told me to give them a big, strong baby and I did!! So until Monday, I will post any changes and LOTS of pictures.

I am planning on LOTS of rest and taking it easy over the weekend. I will spend every chance I can at the hospital with Owen. As hard as it is to leave him at the hospital, it's nice to know that he is in great care and that I can call or visit anytime. Kamryn has been incredibly understanding through everything. She was sad that she couldn't be at the delivery, and more sad that she can't visit her baby brother at the hospital. She knows that she will get her chance to be with him soon enough.

Kamryn and Owen... Thank you for making me the happiest momma ever!!!