The good news is that Josiah will get his chest drainage tubes out tomorrow. I wanted to head back to RMH when the nurse shift changed tonight so I asked them to wait until the morning to take out the tubes as I would like to watch.
Unfortunately, Josiah had significant desats this morning and early afternoon so he was reintubated. This is his fourth time getting intubated so he's a pro now. The echocardiogram showed that the shunt is fine but there is more regurgitation in his main inlet valve. The physiotherapist noticed that Josiah's face was more swollen today. The fellow said that the valve issue could cause this. The nurse thought that it might just be a respiration issue as his sats came back up to the 70s with the tube. The staff physician may decide that he wants a cardiac catheterization in order to better assess what's going on.
My parents came to visit today (Isaac is currently at our home with Graham's mom). We went out to Toys R Us to look for some developmental toys that the physiotherapist told me about. We were also able to buy a beautiful mobile off Kijiji. This morning the physiotherapist showed me some things to do to help Josiah learn to grasp objects. The physiotherapist held him in a sitting position and stretched his neck. He also let go of his upper body momentarily in order to work Josiah's core muscles.
Josiah is still in the CCCU but his current room is usually reserved for those who are less critical and who are approaching discharge to the fourth floor. Instead of one-to-one nursing, the nurses have two patients. The baby girl beside Josiah is five months old and has been in the hospital the whole time.
A friend came and visited me tonight so it was great to catch up with her. My meal schedule was a little off today so at around 9:00 PM I ate delicious leftovers from the dinner put on by the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System.
It's time to pump and go to sleep. Thanks for your prayers and all the support. I look forward to seeing Graham and Isaac tomorrow night.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
21st September 2012
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth and Graham,
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15 v 13.
In the name of Jesus, Josiah’s heart values are all working efficiently. His blood circulation is good. His lungs are healthy and are expanded properly. His lung secretions have almost disappeared and will vanish. Josiah’s chest drainage has ceased, and Josiah feels safe and comfortable having his chest drains removed and is happy to have more freedom. He enjoys gazing at his mobiles. After being helped with his breathing for a while, Josiah is well rested and rejuvenated. Josiah’s energy increases and he will be able to breathe deeply in and out on his own as he heals completely. As the doctors continue to gradually decrease the morphine, Josiah responds favourably.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever.
To Him who alone doeth great wonders: for His mercy endureth for ever.
With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm; for His mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 136 verses 1, 4 & 12.
In the name of Jesus may you Elizabeth, Graham, Isaac, Josiah and four grandparents feel the love of God surrounding you, protecting you, uplifting you, healing you, and guiding you, as the Holy Spirit is always with you.
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10
Pleasant positive loving thoughts and prayers in the name of Jesus from your auntie Julia.
Got to the computer late today, but thankyou for such wonderful updates. Praying for all of Josiah's needs...and mommy, daddy, Isaac and granparents, too. God had a plan for families to "hold" together. May God restore every issue with Josiah's heart and lungs....please God touch every valve... We are still thanking God for all good things and we know that you are, as well. What a gift to have those dinners sitting there; so happy for you, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteLove, J. E.