Josiah has been stable today. His cultures came back negative so he's off his antibiotics. When I left him this evening the ventilator was giving him 35% oxygen with a peep of 5. He was weaned to 6mcg/kg/hr of morphine tonight. They had stopped weaning his sedatives for a couple of days after he was reintubated last Thursday but he hasn't needed any extra sedation since then. His feeds were reduced over the weekend as he had thrown up a few times so he is now getting 50 millilitres every three hours. He has had ice on his head for most of the day but his fevers haven't been too high.
Actually, when I walked in this morning I could tell by his face and his squirming that he wasn't happy. The ice on his head had slipped down onto his shoulder and arm which were freezing to the touch. His nurse was on break and the others hadn't noticed as he can't make a sound because of the tube down his throat. I'm sure it wasn't like that for long but I was glad I arrived when I did.
During his alert periods I put objects in his hands and read him his Clifford book. He seems to like looking at the pictures. If I'm not there to hold his hands or watch them, his hands need to be restrained so that he can't pull out his tube or other wires. I know it has to be done but I hate the look of it.
My parent's neighbours are moving so they generously blessed my parents with lots of toys for Isaac to play with. He was thoroughly enjoying his new truck when I called him on FaceTime tonight. Isaac kisses me on the screen to say goodnight. That's the reason for the smudges on Grandpa's iPad. Graham's iPod gets smudges because I kiss Josiah's photo goodnight as well (and at other random times during the day).
Graham found out that his work contract will be extended for another year so we are very happy about that. What a blessing!
It's time to get my laundry out of the dryer. Thanks for reading and thanks for your prayers and support!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Praise God for uneventful days and praise God for your family. May God's healing touch continually be revealed. He is so faithful and we must be too!
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Psalm 95:2 Love and Prayers, J. E.
Wonderful news about Graham's work! We have been praying that God would provide in this area. Love AMOE
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ReplyDeleteI pray in the Holy name of Jesus, dearly loved Josiah will feel the ever-present comfort and protection of the Holy Spirit, and will continue to be at ease and content, and know, that what he is going through is temporary, and accept his restrictions at times, and always enjoy gazing up at his mobile, and then when his mummy is with him, he can be more active with his hands, and soon be able to put his arms up to his mummy as she gives him a hug. I pray that all the feeds which Josiah is given will agree with him, soothing and nourishing him. I ask our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ that Josiah’s temperature will remain at normal, as You continue your healing power throughout all of Josiah’s body, and as he recuperates, he is growing strong in mind and body, and with his stronger muscles and healthy lungs is able to breathe by himself in the near future. Thank you Jesus.
In the name of Jesus may God continue to protect, bless and strengthen you both, your parents and captivating Isaac.
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5 v 20.
Love and prayers from your auntie Julia.
Congratulations to Graham! God always provides and you will be so..thankful. May God touch Josiah's breathing today. Love, J. E.
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