While we are happy to report that J is doing well, we are a little disappointed because the vent is not coming out today. There are a few reasons for this. One is that his breathing rate was not what the respiratory therapist wanted to see. The other is that it is too late in the day to take out the tube. They want a full staff ready should they have to reinsert the vent. He is a particularly difficult one to intubate. We will let him rest tonight and try again in the morning. We, of course, want this to be the last time we take out the vent, so I appreciate the caution and care the treatment team is taking.
The nurse will try nutrition through the NG tube tonight. The "NG tube" is a tube that is threaded through J's nose down to his stomach. So far, all nutrition has been intravenously. This is a big step because it could really help to get his digestive system moving more regularly.
I want to make sure to tell everyone how much we appreciate your support. There are so many ways to show support and we have received them all I think. We have a place to rest our heads, visits, baskets of food, phone calls, magazines, books, cards, e mails, balloons, photographs, full meals, kind words, over 2000 visits to this blog , and not to say the least, your prayers! The pager is still going off every few seconds! Jerry, Jane and I will never be able to fully express the gratitude we feel. We are overwhelmed by the love you have given to us! Thank You!
Love,
Cara
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3 comments:
What great news to hear before the weekend! Give the staff at St. John a huge THANK YOU, hugs and kisses, and anything else they want - they deserve it!!And, of course, Praise the Lord!!
Love you!
Katie
I have been TDY for a week and just returned. I am so happy for this blog so that I could see Jerry's progress. I have been asking about him through others in the unit, but it is really great to read about the good things myslef. It's almost like I'm there. Tell Jerry we are praying for him and please, please let us know if there is anything you need.
Cindy and James Underwood
It's good they are taking precautions and thinking about his well being...Keep thinking positive and we will all keep praying for you and your family.
Hugs to you. Helen
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