I thought Mandy was going to update today with more technical info, but she has been here pretty much night and day since Thursday and is taking a very needed and deserved rest. What a blessing to have her walk us through everything. Having been an ICU nurse. she was so helpful to us and David in explaining everything and being a liason between us and the staff. Speaking of the staff, I just have to say it's been an added benefit to get to know all the nurses. You begin to feel like they're family, and every one that we've had has just been the best. When you sit here for hours and days and watch all the numbers and lines flashing and hear all the beeps and alarms, you find out it's a lot more interesting if you know what they all mean - or rather, just an inkling.
David began to open his eyes early this morning and was immediately wanting the breathing tube out. When he saw Nathan, his dad, and I he got pretty distressed and started having tears roll down his eyes. We quickly realized we needed to calm him and Mandy reminded him to let the breathing tube do the work and not fight it. By 10:00 they had it out and he was a MUCH happier camper. He was thirsty and hungry, so he had a bit of apple juice and apple sauce. Just a bit later he had a whole cup of ice cream (anyone that knows him knows he would rarely turn that down) and shortly after that they brought a meal. He had a few little bites of several things and ended up with some pudding, so we were ecstatic that he felt like he could eat.
His throat is sore from the tube, he says he hurts all over, but they're doing a good job of trying to manage the pain. We had a little misunderstanding this evening with the staff about being in the room at the wrong time. They made us leave, and he completely lost it. That set his emotional state soaring in the wrong direction right at bedtime, when he hurts the worst. So we've had a bit of a hard time calming him, getting the pain down, and helping him see that I'm not going to have to leave him tonight.
He had to be given more blood today, his blood pressure is better, but pray that his kidney test comes back with a good result. Also, that with all he's been through and in spite of the meds that affect his emotions, that he would be able to keep his emotions controlled. Because it's so difficult to move him or change his position, it's important he keep calm.
All in all, we are thrilled with his progress, hope that he will be moved out of ICU tomorrow, and will be on the road to recovery soon.
Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. We see God's hand in so many circumstances and are thankful we can trust him in the good times and the bad.
David has probably asked me 20 times today when he can go home!
Mary Jane
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Thank goodness --- I was just sitting here waiting for an update! Sounds like things are moving in the right direction with the tube out and talk of moving out of ICU. Keep up the good work David and family! Fischlers
ReplyDeleteHi David (and family)!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for keeping us posted on how things are going. Such great news that you were able to get the breathing tube out and even eat today! You are such a trooper. I cannot begin to imagine how hard this is but you are surrounded by family & friends, not to mention the nurses & doctors, that are all right there to support and love you - one lucky fella.
I know this wasn't exactly your plan for the big "16" but we're all praying and sending the best of all thoughts your way that this is the beginning of good things and days without pain in your future! You can have a fabulous 16th birthday celebration soon.
Stay strong and listen to the wise and loving people around you. I'm sure you'll be taking notice of the pretty nurses before long!
I'll keep checking back, take care!
So glad to hear from ya'll! I've been antsy all day to know how things are going! Thank you so much, Mandy, for your care for David and your family. You're such a sweet woman and a wonderful example to other ladies!
ReplyDeleteMJ and Mike, just give me a call when ya'll are up for a visit! Can I bring you some take-out? Does David have any requests (a la Wendy's)?
David, you're going to make it, buddy. This is the hardest part and it will get better from here on out. I'm proud of you, buddy!! You're such an amazing example of faith, hope, humor, and love to the rest of us, and we appreciate you!
The Lord sees you and knows your frame. He formed you, and understands every thought, every muscle fiber, every nerve ending, every atom that makes up all of you! He is the one holding all of those atoms together; He is all-powerful. Keep going back to Him; He delights in hearing your prayers and in answering them in the ways He sees best.
I know you won't be reading these comments now, but I'm assuming you'll read later on, so I'll just keep writing as though you were reading. *Smile.* I'm kinda writing/thinking out loud and it helps me to pray for you.
Sarah
WOW!!! What great news! David - you are the man. Way to go - now is the time to live large on as much ice cream as you can stand. Keep on the right path - stay calm. Can't wait to get you back home.
ReplyDeleteJean Geratz