Laundry Time!

I went to the hospital this morning, planning to stay all day.   I went and saw Josiah who was sleeping and then I went to pump milk.  I managed to get milk all over my pants so now I'm back at RMH and my clothes are in the washing machine.  We are able to do laundry for free here - what a blessing!  Right after pumping, I was able to hear the doctors rounds.  Twice a day (Monday to Friday), the doctor, fellows, residents, and perhaps others walk around and discuss each patient.  It sounded like there may have been growth of something in the culture of his urine but I'll get the details on that later.  This morning they are taking another sample of fluid from his lungs as something happened to the sample taken yesterday.  They are going to start feeding him now so the nurse will meet with the dietitian but he'll be able to have the milk I've pumped.

The nurse said that Josiah slept last night and did not need to be sedated.  He is still on a low dose of morphine mainly due to the discomfort of the tubes down his nose and throat but the amount will be further reduced today.  He has been waking up and looking around without getting agitated and his oxygen saturation levels have remained stable.  The only times they are going down is when he is being suctioned but that's to be expected.  She did say that he is tolerating the suctioning better and she was able to get him to cough up some fluid himself.

I was reading Psalm 33 this morning (while I should have been making sure my pump wasn't overflowing!) and I was struck by verse 15 which says, "He fashions their hearts individually" (NKJV).  God knows what's happening in Josiah's heart.  Verses 20-22 say, "Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.  For our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name.  Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, just as we hope in You."       

Isaac was happy to see his Daddy this morning.  We were able to do Facetime so I was able to see him too!  Isaac gave me a kiss on the screen and also had his teddy kiss me.  He was enjoying sending cars down the ramp his Grandpa set up from the couch to the floor.  He hasn't been eating very well so please pray that his appetite improves.  Have a great day!  It's a beautiful sunny day in Toronto.  Thanks so much for your prayers!

Blessings,

Elizabeth