We decided to allow Owen another day to rest up before exubating him (taking him off the ventilator). He is still pretty swollen and his lungs are just a tiny bit hazy. Since he just had his chest closed yesterday and he still has his chest tubes in, he still has a lot of pain to manage. The good thing about the vent is it not only allows his body time to rest, but he can have more aggressive pain managment.
Owen is off the nitrate and will have his catheder removed a little later today. His chest tubes only show a little bit of drainage so we are aiming to get those removed tomorrow morning and then the exubation. Owen should be comfy and happy by tomorrow afternoon. I can't wait to snuggle him. I put down his bed rail and lay by him a little bit just so he feels me there and can hear my voice.
Since he is pretty zonked out today, I'll probably leave a little early, go have dinner with my family and then we're going to see IRONMAN. I think it'll be good for all of us!
Well, back to my little guy. Thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement!!
Friday, May 2, 2008
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An extra day of rest is always good. Enjoy tonight with your family.
I'm so glad that he is doing sooo well. I feel like I know him I care so dearly for the "LITTLE MAN" as you would say. Enjoy a little rest and relaxation, you deserve it.
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