Elijah had another good night and continues to eat well and be an overall content little man. His neck IV line got bumped out of position and the Dr's were thinking about putting a new one in (which would have meant more sedation) but they decided to just take it out. He's off his Milrinone and the other meds/supplements he takes can be given orally (potassium and lasix). It's very nice to have all those lines out of him, although he'll have to endure heel pokes now when they want to take blood (which will hopefully only be once a day from now on).
His breathing looks better but they want to be cautious so we will be in the ICU for one more night. Elijah did get moved to a side room last night so at least he can have a quieter more comfortable space to get some good rest in. As long as he continues doing well through another night we'll be moved upstairs in the morning to a recovery room (even nicer, bigger more comfortable rooms where we can sleep next to him).
Ma and Pa are a bit tired from the week and all that's happened, but are feeling very good about our boy and his progress. We're hoping and believing that's he turned the corner and will continue to heal up very well.
Thanks again for your prayers and support. We are so fortunate to have so many people standing with us.
4 comments:
We are glad to hear all the progress. Hopefully you will be out of ICU soon. Elijah and family will stay in our thoughts and prayers.
What a beautiful, strong baby boy you have! We're so glad to hear he's doing better! Hang in there, Mom & Dad! You're all in our thoughts & prayers!
Love, Cousin Kelli & family
I am so happy to hear Eli is doing so well. I hope you don't mind me sharing the following Prayer Poem. I found while reading from one of my Prayer books the other night. When I read it I immediately thought of you guys, I think it fits. God Bless you and may God continue to help Eli grow strong. Love & Hugs, Tammy
Poem by Russell Kelfer:
You are who you are for a reason. You're part of an intricate plan. You're a precious and perfect unique design called God's special woman or man. You look like you do for a reason. Our God made no mistake. He knit you together within the womb, You're just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones he chose, and no matter how you may feel, They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind, and they bear the Master's seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy. And God wept that it hurt you so; but it was allowed to shape your heart so that into his likeness you'd grow.
You are who you are for a reason, You've been formed by the Master's rod.
You are who you are, beloved, because there is a God!
LOVE the poem!!
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