Here I am all nice and comfy in my
bassinet on wheels to go to 7 West, which is a step down unit from the ICU. Sorry about taking so long to give an update, but the
morning was spent trying to eat and getting an ultrasound of my chest. I had some fluid in my right lung and they had to put a drainage tube to allow it to drain. Then to make sure everything was placed properly I needed a chest X-ray. In the middle of all of this Mom had to pump and they took out my Art. Line, which bled like crazy, it took 40 minutes for it to clot off. Minor drama for Mom and Dad and very exhausting for me.
I finally made it into my room, luckily no
NG tube yet. As long as I keep eating 45ml every 3 hours, I won't get one. I am still on a little oxygen, but they think once my lungs get dry I should be able to get off that. Above, Mom gets to hold me again, my heart is still beating in rhythym. Right now I just need to eat, for now out of a bottle, but soon from Mom. Get my strength up and my stitches out and I could be heading home by the beginning of next week.
Here I am all nice and comfy in my bassinet on wheels to go to 7 West, which is a step down unit from the ICU. Sorry about taking so long to give an update, but the morning was spent trying to eat and getting an ultrasound of my chest. I had some fluid in my right lung and they had to put a drainage tube to allow it to drain. Then to make sure everything was placed properly I needed a chest X-ray. In the middle of all of this Mom had to pump and they took out my Art. Line, which bled like crazy, it took 40 minutes for it to clot off. Minor drama for Mom and Dad and very exhausting for me.
I finally made it into my room, luckily no NG tube yet. As long as I keep eating 45ml every 3 hours, I won't get one. I am still on a little oxygen, but they think once my lungs get dry I should be able to get off that. Above, Mom gets to hold me again, my heart is still beating in rhythym. Right now I just need to eat, for now out of a bottle, but soon from Mom. Get my strength up and my stitches out and I could be heading home by the beginning of next week.
22 comments:
Madox,
That's great news, and I'm sure the nurses in the CICU are sad yet happy to see you go. Hopefully they can now put their attention on Fisher and get him headed in the right direction. Glad to see the noodle is making the trip over to 7 West with you, see you soon.
Uncle Ken
Madox,
You do keep amazing us with your strength and the ability to keep us all on our toes! I am so happy to hear you are out of CICU! You are definitely headed in the right direction. You just need to quit scaring your parents. Don't you think you've put them through enough?? I know that's nothing compared to what you and Kaden will put them through later in life! :) Keep it up! Now, your bud, Fisher, will get all the attention from the CICU nurses. I love you!
Hugs and kisses,
Aunt Lori
Madox,
My what a strong and determined little man you are. We are so proud of you. Keep up the great job you are doing with eating, and getting better. We will keep your friend Fisher along with you, your Mom and Dad, sister and brother, and all the rest of your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gustafson's
What a trooper you are Madox. I cannot believe the progress you are making. Keep doing what your are doing. You must be a good listener because you seem to do what the doctors ask of you. Keep those listening ears turned on when you get home too!! Mom and Dad could use a break!
Love ya bunches!!
Aunt Jennifer
Hi Madox!
I went to pharmacy school with your mommy & daddy (eons ago) and just wanted to say hello & give my best to you & baby Fisher. Your Aunt Jennifer sent me your blog & I have been checking in on you to see your great progress. First off, you are super adorable! Secondly, I am so happy you are moving out of the "jackhammer unit" and into a better room. Lots of people are thinking about you here in Colorado & are asking how you are doing. Keep up the great work-and give your mommy & daddy my best wishes.
Julie Kelleher
Way to go Madox!! The progress you have made is just amazing. Keep up the good work so maybe you can go home soon. We are still praying for you and now baby Fisher too. Please tell mom and dad to post about your friend tomorrow (and of course more on you) as soon as they know something. You just dont realize how precious you are. Hang in there little guy!!!
Hugs and Kisses from MO!!!
Kim and Kyle
Wonderful news!!! Madox you'll be home before you know it. Mom and Dad, he'll be going to school before YOU know it. Keep up the progress and keep eating!
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle
Madox,
Hope you are enjoying the view of your new room! You are just the cutest!!! You are progressing like a champ and we are all still praying for you! Good to see you are making friends and we will keep Fisher in our thoughts and prayers along with you...Keep up the wonderful work and make sure you keeping eating like a big boy so you can continue to get stronger!
Love, Angie, Jacque, and Abbie
Great news! You sure are a stong guy (you must take after your mother). We hope to get to see you soon.
Lance
Marvelous Madox,
I can't wait till you get home to see your "cool" room. Give Mom and Dad a kiss for us. I'm glad you are getting better and got to move to a different room and take out all the tubes.
Love,
Sissy
Hey little buddy,
You are doing great! Keep up the good work. It is so awesome you might get to go home early next week. I'll keep praying for you and now little Fisher. Keep eating and getting stronger.
Linsay
Hey Madox! I am so happy to hear that you have made the "move" to 7 West. I knew you would do it soon because you have proven to be one strong little man throughout this whole thing! I would also like to comment on those AWESOME listening ears. You do just what those doctors and nurses tell you to do. Now make sure you keep that up for your teachers some day. I LOVE having students like you :) Well, you are in our thoughts and prayers and so is baby Fisher. We'll check in later on tonight.
xoxo
Aunt Liz
PS...Uncle Keith and Garrett say hello and they love you too. Uncle Keith is mowing in the rain right now so we can come see you this weekend :)
Hey Madox! Keep up the good work! We are keeping up w/your progress via your blog - it is really neat. You will be home before you know it!! JEAN & MIKE
Madox,
I am so proud of you! You are doing great! Keep up the good work and get better soon. Be sure to take good care of Mom and Dad! I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Thanks for keeping us all updated and I hope you will be coming home soon. Get those little lungs working and eat, eat, eat!! Love to all!
God is awesome and so are you, Madox! Everyone here amazed with your progress - keep up the power. Hugs, love and prayers to you all.
All His Children
Madox,
you're such a strong and adorable little guy! We're praying for all of you - and for Fisher and his family, too. We send you our love and we hope that you all have a restful night tonight. Sleep tight, and we'll see you soon!
Love ya, Uncle Jimmy, Penny, Colton, Bryan and Dalton
That's AWESOME news!! Congratulations to you all!! We'll be praying for your new friend, too.
Wonderful to hear about Madox moving from CICU. Madox will be leaving NICU before you know it. Praying for a restful night for all. Praying for Fisher and his family also. All our love, Amy, Morrie, and boys
Madox,
Every day the news gets better and better. Keep on getting stronger.
Jen and Kurt - your strength and faith amazes me.
I'll check in with Kurt's mom to see what Cyd's plans are for the weekend. If she's not in St. Louis, we'll arrange some time for her to come play.
Lori
Hi guys! That is such wonderful news! Every day gets better and better - it is very exciting! We'll send prayers out for your new friend, Madox. Keep eating! I talked to your grandma tonight and it was so wonderful to hear the good news from her! Keep getting stronger and tell mom and dad we'll help hold down the fort up here.
Love, Dan, Jodi, Morgan and Mason
Great news Madox! Keep up the good work. We are all still keeping an eye on you and praying for you. Tell your buddy Fisher that he is in our thoughts and prayers as well. Take it easy on your Mom and Dad and keep following the doctors instructions.
Lori Smith and fam
Madox, This is great news, You will be hone before you know it and playing with your sister and brother, and then you can show them who's the boss!!!!!! Good job. Now take care of Mom and Dad, tell them to get rest so they will be ready for you to come home.We are still keeping you and little Fisher in our prayers
Love, Betty suter and family
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