Andrew was extubated right after rounds. He was not ready for a nasal cannula yet, so he got to experience life as an elephant. His skin is all wrinkly and he still hasn't had a bath, the CPAP (blue and white in photo) just adds to the experience.
Grandma and Grandpa Morrison brought Paul, Megan and Ivy for a visit. While they were there, Andrew's doctors decided he was ready to step down to the high flow nasal cannula.
While Paul and Megan were in his room, Andrew was placed in my arms. It is a 10 minute-two nurse job to move him two feet from his warmer bed to the waiting arms of his mom. He has many lines and they must not be pulled out.
It was SO gratifying to hold him.
Megan can't wait for her turn. But it may be a while before the kids are allowed that priviledge.
But, Andrew did enjoy grasping their fingers.
Andrew is still very mellow--his medicines are keeping him pretty drowsy. The prostaglandin will be weaned before surgery. I can't wait to see a bit more of Andrew's personality.
Thank you for your love, support and prayers. Please keep his next goals--normal nasal cannula, feeding, reduced prostaglandin--in your thoughts and prayers.
#prayforandrew
Hi Elise, this is Shelly, Tyler (john's Old roomy's) sister. I saw the updates on fb and just wanted to jump on board with prayers for your sweet baby Andrew! He is absolutely adorable :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great news so far! I love that you got to hold him and that he's been extubated. And I really like seeing the specific goals laid out for him. It's got to be great for you, able to organize in your brain where exactly things are heading, but it's also always nice to have specifics to pray for. We will have those goals in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad things are going so well. You guys have been in my thoughts continuously. He is just perfect. I love that picture of Megan looking at him over your shoulder.
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