Owen had another great night! This morning, we arrived at 6am and he was still sleeping. He woke around 7:30 and ate some bacon and eggs. Little niblets at least.
He got some versed and morphine so surgery could pull his LA line. It went through his chest, just under his chest tube, to his heart. He did great! The nurse changed all his dressing sand we cleaned him up. I changed out his Gtube while he was sedated..which is the best time to do it.
He's resting off the drugs and watching tv.
The plan for the day is to pull the IJ line in his neck, and the ART line in his wrist. He'd also get rid of the arm board on his right arm. That will be SO great!! He has an echo scheduled so we can figure out the diuretic doses. He's on all oral (Gtube) meds, no iv meds. We're going to be giving him tylenol for pain and continue Morphine as needed. The chest tube will stay until tomorrow morning because we want him moving to make sure we get rid of all the drainage.
The FUN part of the day is that he needs to get OUT of bed and moving. We'll go for a wagon ride outside and get some fresh air, which sounds good to me too!
He will definitely move to the 3West (step down) tomorrow. From there, I can't imagine them keeping him for than a day or two.
I continue to be amazed at his recovery! I'll update more later with some pictures from our wagon adventures.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
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Owen is such a little stud! What a fantastic recovery he's had, surely an encouragement to you, heck to all of us!!! I'm just thrilled for you and will keep praying for his recovery to continue on this path. Praises to God and heart hugs to you Andrea.
Glad to hear Owen is doing so well. What a great kid -- and great Mom as his cheerleader (and Dad and sister, too)!
Yeah Owen!
See if they'll give you a private room in 3 W, and if they try to put you in ConOps- fight it! It was so loud in there Braden never slept. We spent two nights in 3W, you'll be able to sleep in room with him, but the nurses are a little more scarce so you have to be overprotective bear mom up there!
Good luck pulling all the lines!
That is some fabulous news! I hope that your wagon ride is the perfect medicine for Owen and that the chest tubes come out soon!
A wagon ride is the perfect prescription for today - enjoy!
Great news!
Wow! Owen! Keep it up!
What a sweet little boy! I've had him, and you're whole family in my prayers.
Here's to hoping for continued improvement!
Wow, he is doing so well I'm so amazed at all the wonderful and QUICK progress Owen is making.
I wonder if you will even be in the hospital by the time we come on Tuesday ;-)
We would much prefer to see you guys outta there! We continue to hold you close and pray...
Love,
Victoria
Way to go Owen!! You are amazing! Hopefully you guys will be home soon.
Deanna
What a rock star! Keep it up Owen! I am so encourage by how well and fast he is recovering. Great job, guys!
Soooo glad Owen is doing so well. You are such a strong mom! God bless your family.
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