Well...Isaac decided that he didn't really like the plan that we made for him today. his central line that needed to be rewired first...decided it would clot and needed to be pulled out. So...no big deal...we just put another one in..Right?? Well...In the case of Mr. Isaac...it turned into an almost 5 hour ordeal!!! His poor little armpit is SO sore...but, one was finally placed. This central line takes an accurate blood pressure reading that is need in order to pull out the right arterial line. So, once the armpit line was placed, the RA line came out. Then, the armpit line decided that it was ready to stop working. But, we did get the RA line out with a reading first. SO YIPPIE...one thing is checked off our list. It's kind of up in the air if we'll extabate tonight...look at the time...it's getting a little late and he's been drugged up all day and hasn't had much real rest (fighting with us while in a drug induced sleep in not really sleep). But, I was glad that I was standing with him rubbing his little melon (even if he'll never remember it).
I'll post later tonight if we have any changes...but, it's ok if we can't try until morning.
Monday, November 19, 2007
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Poor Icky! Give him kisses from all of us!! Sorry for all the texts today!! Just wanted to check on Icky.
Oh, he WILL remember how his mommy never left his side and how well she took care of him...don't you ever think otherwise! You are an amazing mommy! I hope you get some rest tonight and I will pray for extubation soon.
Love,
Samantha
Hi Kathy!
It is amazing how the "simplest" task turns in to hour long ordeals in the ICU! Sorry your big plans didn't come through...it is rough to just stand on the side and "watch" and for me...watching my kid cry while on the vent is one of the worst things to endure!
Sending big hugs...hoping tomorrow works out and you can spend the day just lovin' on your little guy! It's obvious from your posts and pictures how much you dote on the little guy! He is certainly blessed with an awesome, dedicated mommy!
Glad at least things are in motion and lines are coming out...that is a great sign! Sorry...no hints for the stinky hands...maybe we can get rich and invent some sort of "air flow hand restraint thingamagig."
I'll email you tomorrow with my tube delimnas...nana is on her way to stay with Kate and "HER TUBE" so I can sleep! YEAH!
Sending lots of hugs...Krista
Thanks for the post.
We will check in tomorrow for news.
Hoping for a successful extubation.
Still thinking of you all.
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