Pun intended. Hayden's chest was closed this afternoon. We didn't think it was happening today, but at 11:45 they came and told us they'd be taking him in 30 min. Naturally, it took a bit to get started, but his chest is closed. We can no longer watch his heart beating; that is a good thing. (I think it freaked out my parent's rabbi the other night- he almost lost it). He is back in PICU, resting. They will monitor him and tweak things over the next bit of time. He is really just going to chill for a day or two.Once things are settled and he has gotten off more fluid ( yes, they pumped him with more in the OR and still are- so he will need to get to a point where he doesn't need fluid and then needs to lose the fluid. It is a bit of a dance), then he will be extubated. All in all, this is progress. Slow, but we will take it.
This morning was a bit of a milestone. Hayden's saturations ( oxygen level)hit 91!!! That hadn't happened before and I was giddy. I saw 88 yesterday and was cheering for it to hit 90, but it didn't. Today, I glanced over and saw a 91:-) It is the little things.
Hayden is still not out of the woods, but is perhaps peeking through the trees. I really miss talking to him. He is the only person I know who talks as much as I do. We did share my ipod today- we each had an ear bud- and I even played some of Rob's "bubblgum" that Hayden enjoys.I played Pink," So What", one of his favorites.
On another note,I did see Shiny Tail last night. Alive and well. He wasn't moving at first,but he was just napping. I'll get a good look at him tonight when I change his water., check the PH, add the chemicals and watch him swim.And yes,I might even sing to him...
Keep up the kind thoughts and prayers:-) You have all been too kind!
Hugs-
A & R
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Your strength as a family continues to amaze us, and your sense of humor always makes us laugh. We have been thinking about you guys and are grateful for your blog. Keep thinking positive thoughts, because we are.
The Murphys
PS - I think you should write a book. Your "shtick" would make it a big seller:)
That is awesome news! You guys are so strong it amazes me. That little guy is soooo strong (wonder where he gets that from). As you can tell from the fact that I am stalking your blog - we are constantly thinking of you guys and wishing you all the best!!! Love you guys.
Anne, Brad and Kyle
The book thing is slow to come, but working at it. Not that I'll EVER tell anyone; unless I become a glorious success:-)
I think I have figured this blog thingout.
We certainly have been keeping up with the daily reports and are very glad Hayden has been extubated.If this actually works correctly Aunt Myra will give it a try later.
Give Hayden a kiss from us.
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