PICC Lines and Sedation

Today was a rough day.  The morning went well enough.  Instead of poking Owen for labs again, we figured a PICC line would be a better option for long term access and blood draws.  Easier turned into a long day!  It took vascular access 3 tries, Interventional Radiology 1 try in the room and then it took another attempt in the IR and we finally got a PICC line in.  Thankfully we had plenty of Ketamine and Versed but we had to watch him so carefully with all the sedation and he felt awful all day as well.  I'm sure tomorrow, his arms will be very sore. :(. 

His labs that did come back look decent.  His BNP was in the 20000 range but aren't reflective of the Milrinone in his system.  I am hoping for better results tomorrow.  He will get his second IV steroid dose tonight and we should be starting Milrinone as soon as his Blood Pressures come back up and the sedation wears off.

I am exhausted and hoping for some sleep. I'm running on empty from only 3hrs of sleep last night and a VERY long day.  I have a constant nauseated feeling that won't go away and comes with having a very critical child.  I am sitting in my sleep closet right now during nurse shift change and trying not to close my eyes and drift off.  Owen slept a lot today so I hope he will also get some sleep tonight.  Our roommate is a grown man and he stayed up ALL night and day.  Praying we get out of ICU soon and into a private room on the floor.  

Back home...  Carson is holding down the fort.  Kam went to school but was super anxious about everything.  Logi had fun with Sussy but he was missing Mama tonight.  This is hard.  I'll do anything if it means Owen recovers again.  He keeps praying for a new heart to come so he can just feel better again.  It's heartbreaking.