Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010



Today was another good day. Caleb's medications are all being switched over to oral medicines. That means that we are actually thinking about him going home at some point! He is down to two different diuretics, aspirin, two pain medications and one blood pressure medicine.

Caleb is now down to three different pumps (down from the 13+ we had at one point) and the associated tubes. It is getting almost easy to hold him now. I got to hold him twice today and Grandpa and Grandma Dougherty got to hold him tonight. He is throwing fewer and fewer fits and his oxygen levels do not drop like they used to. It is not nearly as scary to hold him! He is still on the high flow oxygen, but if you look closely at the picture, the prongs of the nasal cannula are never in his nose. It shouldn't be too hard to wean down to low flow oxygen when you aren't using the high flow!

Today, Caleb got moved to a new room in the PCTU. They wanted to double up two patients with one nurse. The attending cardiologist said that Caleb was one of the two healthiest kids in the PCTU, so he got a more traditional room and one roommate. The room has a door so the two babies can have a little more peace and quiet - they actually have sleep/wake times instead of being out cold from sedation.

It is amazing the progress that Caleb has made in the last three days. He is awake more and more. His oxygen levels are staying at a good place, even with reduced support. He is gaining strength, holding my finger tightly when I hold him. I know that we will have some setbacks, but we seem to be moving forward now!

5 comments:

  1. Terrific news! The strength that you all have is inspiring! Will continue the prayers.

    --Chas

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  2. Oh my goodness - it's amazing how much difference a week makes!! So glad that things are moving in the right direction, can't wait to hold him too! :)
    Beth

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  3. So glad that things are getting better everyday. Am so glad that you could come home and help get the kids off to school. Was good for all of you. A neat picture of Meave on the front page of the ledger. So good to see Calebs eyes wide open and also holding your finger when you hold him. What a blessing, our prayers are being answered but still continue. Love Pat

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  4. What good news today!! We are anxious for you both to be home soon. Marie and Bill

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  5. Did you actually say the "H" word?? YAY!!!!
    HOME......! Hopefully soon!! xoxo
    Aunt Beth :0)

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