Great news- Heath is off the ventilator! Both the heart cath. and the extubation went very well. The heart cath. "numbers" were very good. A few numbers are not where they want them to be eventually but are right where they are supposed to be at this stage of Heath's healing.
The only pain medication he is on is Tylenol. His lungs were a little "mushy" earlier today, but since Heath has expressed his "opinion" following the heart cath. (a.k.a. crying and mad!) his lungs have cleared beatifully! So, mom and dad are going to be more "hands-on" in the coming days as he adjusts to being awake more and "voicing" his displeasure about the nurses "bothering" him! I never thought a crying, angry baby would be such great news! Especially when this "Gran" used to head straight downstairs to our church daycare if I heard Heath crying! (even though he was in very capable hands- our daycare was VERY patient with this "Gran"!)
Heath's CMV infection continues to improve and he will likely be on medications to control that for a few weeks. He is beginning to make the transition to oral medications rather than IV medications in preparation for going home soon (but Carrie & Chris affirm- not TOO soon!).
The Tuttles continue to be so grateful for your prayers, kind words and tremendous support. We continue to rejoice for Heath's remarkable gift and to pray for his recovery.
Christmas Blessings!
"Gran" Sarah
4 comments:
Praise be to God for this great news!
woohoo!
What beautiful pictures - so glad to see the sunny faces of all - and Jamie there to take the pics - you have angels! Kaylan coming in from Salt Lake for Xmas - nothing like children, no matter the age! Luv, Charlyn SO HAPPY AND RELIEVED FOR YOU!!
Great news! What a special Christmas you will have!
Post a Comment