Anyone helping out with meals in the next few days can just bring cases of tequila!
Elijah was extubated at 11:00 and the breathing tube is still out. He has been VERY upset since waking up, probably due to pain, hunger, tiredness, anxiety, etc.. We are practically doing handstands and cartwheels trying to keep him happy. He has even gotten a few nice doses of morphine but still won't sleep! I think he just wants to be home!
His breathing is a bit labored, so we have an MR-850 nasal cannula on him. This is a higher pressure oxygen flow going directly into his nose, assisting him in his breathing. His sats and heart rate and blood pressure look great (when he's not mad), so these are all good signs.
He was crying so much that his neck and arterial IVs both started gushing blood. It took two nurses to hold him down to get that under control. It has not been a fun past few hours but I think it should get better from here.
Please pray for the extubation to continue to be successful and for our man to get some sleep. Thank you for checking in!
6 comments:
Sending happy thoughts your way for continued improvement! Relax, relax, little man!....
Amy, Mitch & Wilson
Sending many positive vibes your way! :-) I am so glad things have been going well, and I pray that they continue to do so - congrats on the extubation - we're praying.
Poor little thing...
(glad you didn't post a mad-faced Elijah!)
We hope the little man settles down and you guys are able to sit down and take a break!
WE're still praying...
Glad to hear that the tube has stayed out though...baby steps...
kathy
Praying that Elijah is able to get some relief and rest! Glad to hear that the e-t tube is out & praying it stays that way!
Tina Walp:0)
Nobody does handstands better than you, Meg....I've seen it, and it cheered the entire party right up!
I am sure Eli appreciates your efforts too, he is just getting accustomed to all that wonderful oxygen in his little system!
Thanks for keeping us updated. Tons of good vibes and prayers for a healing weekend!
Lisa
Prayers of peace and sleep heading your way (for all three of you). I think I would be angry too...
Lots of love,
Samantha
P.S. I have such a visual of an angry little Elijah...
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