As you can tell by the photo they took my nasal canula out , but NOT FOR LONG because my oxygen levels keep falling without it. They will continue to leave it on for now, but wlll keep tying to remove.
NOT FOR LONG and Mom and Dad will be holding me all day, but for now Mom's gentle touch is very comforting. NOT FOR LONG and I will be heading out to 7 West on the floor, possibly as early as today. NOT FOR LONG the doctor said if I don't eat 45ml every 3 hours, then I will be getting a NG tube. I do have fluid in the right side of my lungs, they will keep watching it and if it doesn't clear up, they will go in and suck it out with a needle. Still progressing well, just a couple of minor setbacks is what the doctor said. So NOT FOR LONG before I will be coming home and seeing everyone. Mom and Dad will let everyone know when as soon as they know.P.S. I do have a new neighbor down the hall named Fisher Herzog born April 22 with the same thing I have Transposition of the Great Arteries and some other complications. His Dad was able to come down with him, but his Mom wasn't allowed to come yet because of a couple of problems she had during delivery. Hopefully she will make it down by tonight. His dad is a Senior in college and needs to do some papers online so he will be able to graduate. He is also Diabetic, and needs to get some medication orders transferred here, so my Dad is going to help him out today. But most importantly they want you all to pray for him, because his surgery is Friday morning and because of his other problems, he will be in OR for ~10-12 hours Dr. Gandhi said, so please pray for him as my family will be doing all day Friday.
25 comments:
Good morning! So nice to see those bright eyes this morning. Thrilled to hear Mom and Dad get to hold you today and looking forward to hearing you have progressed to new digs. Hope Mom and Dad can upgrade too. Be sure and let Fisher's family know we are all praying for him, you show him how to stay strong and hang in there! You're a great example for him! Luv yas, Mike & Karen
Good morning, little guy! Keep up the good work! We want all the tubes and IVs (if you have any) out!! As I said before, you have the power to do it all! You have already brought hundreds around to blogging! Uncle Matt and I would love to see you out of CICU when we come down this weekend. As for the Herzog's, you let them know their is plenty of prayer power and love from your support crew to share with them! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you!
Love, Aunt Lori, Uncle Matt, Brenna and Gavin
Kaden to Madox---
This is your BIG brother. I can't wait till you come home to play with me and Cydne. Give Mom and Dad lots of hugs and kisses. I love you!!
Big brother,
Kaden
P.S. I caught a big catfish the other night. We'll go fishing with Papa when you get bigger!!!
Good morning big guy!! I love the new look, all we see is your beuatiful face!! Keep up the eating, I am good at that too if you need some tips!! We look forward to seeing you in your new room tomorrow! I have to go see a doctor today too! I will see Dr. Amin, remember her? I'll let her know how well you are doing and tell her you say hello! Take it easy and eat up!! Love and kisses! Aunt Jennifer
NOT FOR LONG little Madox, til you bust out of this joint, and we can all cuddle with you! I know you've most likely inherited some stubbornness honestly, but please try to eat a little more sweetie. I know you can do it! Will continue to check on you as you move to your new digs.
Eric was so impressed by how amazing you look Madox. In Karly's words, you're a Rock Star!
Love to all, The Spires Fam
What a handsome little guy you are! Glad things are going well. Just want to let everyone know that you and the family are still in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong!
Love to all, Brenda Kling
Madox "YOU CAN DO IT"
Maybe you need some choclate from Grandpa Patridge. I bet he could spare a couple to bribe you to eat. Or maybe an OreO. They are, milks favorite cookie!!
P.S. Your uncle Keith still cannot bag a turkey. Maybe Scott was right.
Love uncle Keith
Good morning Mr. Bright Eyes! I am so glad that everything is progressing forward! Hang in there and eat a lot today...show 'em what your made of :) I can't wait to see you this weekend. Tell Mommy and Daddy to keep their chins up and we will see them this weekend too!
xoxo
Aunt Liz
Hey Madox, way to go! Things sound really good. Hope you keep up the progress and you won't have to stay there long. I will be going to visit your cousin Madie tonight and her and Uncle Ken and Aunt Jennifer can tell me all about you. Maybe next time I am in Springfield you will feel like playing. Your new friend Fisher and his family will be in our prayers as we continue to pray for you. Shellie and Danny, Ed and Marge
Madox sounds like your doing well, keep it up. Tell your mom and dad hi and if they need anything done at the house, I am availible. Hang in there.
Love Aaron and Kim
It sounds like Kaden is doing good! I'm sure Grandma and Grandpa are showering him and Cydne with lots of hugs, kisses, and attention. Hang in there Kurt and Jennifer! You are on our minds all day. I hope Madox works up a big appetite today. The Carters are heading to the Windy City later today, but we hope to check in later for updates. We will add Fisher to our prayers. I'm sure it is hard for his Mommy not to be there with him. If Kurt is helping Fisher's Daddy with his paper, he is in good hands. Kurt has helped a few of us with school work before and he does a good job! XOXO Barbie
SOUNDS LIKE THINGS ARE GOING WELL. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE RATLIFFS AND PATRIDGES AS WELL AS FISHER. WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT EVERYONE AT BARBS WORK LOOKS AT MADOXS BLOGS EVERYDAY AND THEY ARE PRAYING TOO. LOVE AND PRAYS TO ALL. THE SPADGETT FAMILY
Good morning...oh what a blessing you are. Even with your "set backs" you know what you need to do and your determined nature will see you through. And now you and your Mom & Dad have an opportunity to be caregivers/witnesses to your new friend. Dad's wisdom can be shared and your Mom's comforting ways will be a blessing to the new family. You have been sent there to walk this path first - to set the way - for the next child. Thank you for being so brave and such a great example. We send our love, support, prayers and encouragement to all of you.
Peace,
All His Children
Ok, Madox - you really need to eat a little bit more. From what Kyle says, "take just a little and you'll love it" Hang in there. We are still praying for you and will add Fisher to our prayers as well. Tell mom and dad thank you so much for the blog. We love the pics. Keep them coming. Hang in there and hope to see ya soon!!
Hugs and Kisses
Kim and Kyle
from kp and Pat....a few setbacks, but still baby steps in the right direction .......praying for you all, as well as baby Fisher.....I have to check your blog each morning and evening to check your progress.....I'm comforted to see your big, bright eyes surrounded by love.........
Looking good Madox! Have the doctors given you a time frame when you might be able to go home? Are you getting any antibiotics? Keep chugging those bottles and getting stronger! You da baby! It makes my day better when I can get on your blog and see that you're getting better and at all these people still praying and thinking about you! Tell Mom and Pop "hi" for me. Ask them if you can have a visitor from Jackson maybe next week if you're up to it. Hope to hear more good news later today!
Lots of love,
Thomps and family
Madox, what a strong little guy you are! You're Mommy and Daddy are very blessed to have you and Cydne and Kaden! SOOOO many are praying for you (and now for little Fisher too)..your Mommy and Daddy will probably never know HOW MANY people have been reading this blog and following your progress!! Its hard to believe, but now everyone has a computer...Like your great uncle Bob and aunt Suzy..but they have someone printing it off for them every day..so keep the pictures and updates coming..Hopefully we'll see you (and hold you) soon!!
Cousin Mona
Madox,
Those eyes are wise beyond their years, and could fill a book for all to read. I'm hoping as lunch time approaches for us, with every bite, everyone knowing your plight will be praying for you.
I have heard from several of my co-workers, friends, and neighbors that they have you in their prayers, and love what your dad has done with your blog.
Here's to Madox and Fisher, hoping they are given the strength to make it through these next couple of weeks. Here's to 3-year old Tate, who I hope has reached the end of his long line of surgeries, or is close to seeing his last one for many years.
Uncle Ken
Mighty Madox!
You are looking great. Try very hard to eat a little more...ask Grandpa Patridge for a few of his snacks. I talked to Grandma P. a few minutes ago & she is busy with Cydne & Kaden but looking forward to her & Grandpa's next visit. Later little man!
Aunt Connie & Uncle Mike
ps: We are all praying for Fisher and his family.
Madox way to stay strong, your such a cutie. Everyone here is continuing to pray for you daily. Stay strong and you'll be coming home soon.
Thinking of you!!
Chad,Sharon,Hunter,and Haley
Hi Madox, This is colton,just got to my dad's office for take your child to work day,and we were sitting here having a little lunch,so we decided to check in on you. I am very happy to hear that you are doing well,I really can't wait to meet you,soon I hope. Well I better get back to training, dad needs all the help he can get,his selling skills leave a little to be desired.Love,colton
Baby Madox, you have such bright eyes full of strength and determination so you keep up the good work and gobble up all that milk. Besides your a Ratliff man, and Ratliff men know how to eat! You're on the right track and mom and dad and sis and bubby and all the rest of us family and friends are here to cheer you on and lift you up in prayer. And you better believe there's always enough prayers and cheering for friends like Fisher and his family too.
Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
We love you - Jason, Holly, Tyler and Tad Ratliff
Jen & Kurt, love the updates. Madox is such a cutie pie, he always looks so content. I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery and can't wait to meet him. Tara
Madox, I know you are capable of keeping those oxygen levels up. Just have to keep trying!! Also, it sounds like you have a neighbor that needs your strength and encouragement. Make sure that you keep letting him know what it takes to make it thru the surgery. Like Aunt Lori said, we would love to see you keep those levels up and those wires out! Keep up the fight. You just have a few more rounds of this fight to go before you are finally out of Children's and crowned champian of the "Transposition of the Great Arteries". I know your sister and brother can't wait to have you home. Also, let Fisher's dad know how lucky he is to have your dad there to help him out. I know that I could have used his help when I was in college. I can't wait for the next update. Well, I've got to get back to work. Talk to you soon.
Love
Uncle Matt
WAY TO GO LITTLE GUY! Keep it up! We are so glad to see that you are improving so much! Jen and Kurt, please know that all of you are still in our prayers and in out families too. I am adding Little Fisher to our prayer chain also.
Peggy and Terri
All His Children
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