Update on my Boy **home 8-8-08**

[Plymouthroxgal]

aww Hope He Recovers

 

[SpottedCrow]

More hugs and Prayers from someone who's been there.

They might have to up his diuretic if he's retaining fluid.

I second the Ronald McDonald house. great thing.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Any improvement yet? I have been praying daily for your beautiful boy. I hope this ordeal ends soon for you all and that he will make a quick recovery. I also am hoping that you will receive good news soon. Know that you and your boy are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

 

[coffeemama]

omg tears here from the pics-you are so strong, ad so is your little one. I hope he's doing well today.

 

[mangled]

Thanks for all the prayers. We're having a much better day today. Yesterday, 2 of the 3 chest tubes came out, plus they pulled his central line, it had occluded, so why keep it, and they took the pacer wires out.

He's still on oxygen, 1 liter, and he's on IV fluids, he has only 1 chest drain now, but it's still putting off over 100 cc's of fluid a day. He's doing better with eating now, but he's still not eating much at all.

But, the cardiothoracic surgery team feels he's doing well, and he's talking and laughing a bit. I don't see us home in under another week.

Here's a picture of him in the wagon yesterday.

He's lost over a pound of weight.

Em

Someone asked his name. His name is Garland, named after his Dad, Grandad, great- grandad, etc. We call him Buddy or Junior.
Thanks.

 

[smom1976]

my prayers are still with you and your son..

He who dwells in shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the almighty. Psalm 91:1

 

[gumpsgirl]

Bless his little heart. I am so happy to hear that he is having a much better day today! That's wonderful news!!! The fluid will go away in time. Still praying for the little guy here.

 

[JaciesCoop]

That little one has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen on a child!!!!

I'm so glad to hear he's doing better. Prayers still coming your way!!!

Jacie

 

[bluie]

I just saw this thread. What an absolutely angelic child. He and you are so brave and strong through this ordeal. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[GwenFarms]

He is so beautiful. It's amazing how strong these little ones can be. You all are in our prayers.