Thursday, August 26, 2010

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Caleb made it through the surgery just fine. As of right now, it looks as if the surgery was a success. His oxygen levels in his blood were good after surgery, even with an oxygen saturation of 45% on the ventilator. We never reached that low of a saturation after the first surgery. He is far more stable than he was last week at this time. We are cautiously optimistic.

They did not close his chest, but they are thinking that it might be as soon as tomorrow. He was still bleeding a little, but very shortly after surgery, that seemed to stop. Getting his chest closed would be a huge relief. He looks much better than last week. Because the bleeding slowed much sooner, his chest is much better looking (if you consider being able to see into your baby's chest better looking - I vote for gross!)

His blood sugar is off, but when I left earlier, it was stopping its slide and heading back up. He is still needing more blood proteins to keep his blood pressure up, but they don't seem too concerned at this point. He is off the paralytic medication again and they are already considering decreasing some of his blood pressure medications if his volumes would hold constant. He is peeing like crazy, so hopefully he won't swell up to a point where they can't close his chest tomorrow.

There is no way to describe how phenomenal the doctors and nurses are here. Caleb is not just some other baby with a bad heart. To them, he is our child and Ella, Sam & Maeve's brother. They remember who I am, they remember Caleb's name, they offer encouragement. There is no way that we could be any more thankful for the care that Caleb and the rest of our family have received!

Overall, things look good. Tonight may very well be an up and down night, but we will be happy to get some ups again! Thank you so much for your all of your thoughts and prayers!

6 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update Jen. Sounds like good news.
    Make sure you are getting rest. Jeri

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  2. Jen, I just wanted to let you know I've been thinking of you and Caleb and praying for you all. Praying for the day you get to hold and cuddle Caleb and take him home to be with his family. Hugs to you and your family!

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  3. Praying for Caleb! For comfort and healing! Praying for you and Phil and the kids too! Caleb is an amazing little boy!!! Thank you so much for keeping us all updated on how best to pray for Caleb!!!! God bless!

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  4. Our prayers are starting to be answered. Caleb is certainly living up to his name. He is and will be a very strong little boy. Our prayers never cease and pray that he soon will be in your arms. Hope you and Phil and family can rest better now. Take care of yourself, Love and hugs, Pat

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  5. Here's to a good night!
    Rachel Mullins

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  6. Praying that this surgery has helped Caleb turn the corner!! I think of you, Phil, and the kids everyday and pray that Caleb will soon be in your loving arms! Take care, Gay

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