I will update in a bit. Right now, I'm just sitting bedside keeping my boy calm.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Post Op
We finally came back to see Owen last night around 9pm. He is doing great considering. Look at these pink feet.
And 100% oxygen saturations!!
This is my sweet boy last night and this morning. We went back to the RMH to get some rest and Daddy came back around 2am just as Owen opened his eyes and woke up. Owen smiled big when Daddy told him he got his new heart, but he pointed at the tube and he can't talk. Darn intubation tube.
This was the five of us waiting to come back to the CVICU. We were getting a little goofy at this point.
Owen had a great night... no issues. He is resting and the sedation is wearing off. He has been opening his eyes and communicating all morning with his hands. He HATES the breathing tube and keeps asking for water, only you can't hear him talk because the tube is down his throat. The plan, if things go well, is to extubate today. He is being such a sweet boy giving thumbs up to the docs and responding if I ask if he's in pain, ect. Things are moving along nicely.
I will update in a bit. Right now, I'm just sitting bedside keeping my boy calm.
I will update in a bit. Right now, I'm just sitting bedside keeping my boy calm.
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The picture of the 100% O2 sats just about stopped MY heart :) That is amazing!
I'm so happy for you Owen. You have been in our prayers all night. I am so glad you are all doing well. We are sending lots of prayers to you and your family and the donor family. Owen you truly are a super hero.
Ah yes - pink toenails and sats of 100 are surely a sight to behold! You have been in our thoughts and prayers constantly. So thrilled that all is going so smoothly and that Owen is being such a superhero (but we all knew he would be!) Hope he gets off the vent really soon. Lots of love to you all xxx
Andrea - I'm so happy for Owen and your entire family. I remember Owen from the Big Give and have been following your blog since then. He is a real life super hero in my books!
Judy Steward (hey_jude on Disboards)
Wonderful - Go Owen!!
Gods got the plan right in his hand!! So awesome!! :-) Amen....
Wonderful news to hear Andrea! Praying for a smooth extubation today and continued smooth sailing ahead! LOVE the pink toes!!!!
Amazing and heartwarming! Prayers going out to your family for continued healing and to the donor's family for peace and comfort with the incredible gift they gave to you all. From MN, The Larson Family
Owen is one of the bravest little guys that I know of. So glad that everything so far is going well.
Still saying many prayers.
That is such great news! I hope Owen's recovery continues to go well and he doesn't have any major complications or set backs. I'm just overjoyed to hear that he got a new heart. I also pray for the donor family and hope they have some comfort knowing their decision has made a difference in others lives. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from CO.
I can't wait to see what Owen does with his new super hero heart! I'll be keeping Owen and your family in my prayers.
Yay for Mr. Owen!!!!!!!! Sending thoughts and prayers your way. He is such a fighter!
Wow Owen!
I am so thrilled for you and your family! And so grateful to donor families and medical staff everywhere.
Hugs from Emery's Grammy
He probably looks like a totally different kid with pink tones instead of blue!! Yay Owen!! Still praying!
Praise God!!! So glad to hear things are going well, will continue as always to keep you in our prayers <3
I'm so happy to read he's doing well and sats of 100%! I bet you do a double-take everytime you see those numbers :) Praying for his recovery to continue going smoothly! Heart hugs!
Great news! Prayers and hugs for you all!
Thank you for such a wonderful update. So happy for you and sweet Owen. Prayers for you and the donor family.
Praise God, I feel so thankful!
I heard from Gabe Ferrin my son-in-law that Owen received a heart this morning. What great news that was! Your family are in our prayers as I am sure they are in hundreds of others.
Vaughn & Ruth Grant
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