Caelen's oxygen sats are actually better today. He had a good night last night and we are working hard today to get him to cough and dry his lungs out. His right chest tube was clogged and not draining well, but the team came in and fixed that, then he dumped 105 cc's, so that certainly helped his afternoon X-ray.
His oxygen was weaned down a bit today too. The thought is that the oxygen isn't really helping him all that much because of the leakage around the shunt. But we're keeping it on just to be safe.
We got more smiles out of Caelen again today, and he ate a few ice chips, along with tiny sips of water. That's pretty much all he constantly asks for, water and juice.
The plan for cath hasn't been finalized, but still likely for this week. Frankenstorm is also going to figure into the planning.
That's pretty much it for today. We are watching the storm and trying to figure out what's going to happen. Hope everyone on the east coast stays safe.
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ReplyDeleteAwesome! Keep chugging along Little Train That Could! Hope the weather doesn't hit you too hard.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work Caelen!! We are praying for those lungs to
ReplyDeleteheal so you can go home and play!! You are on our minds today as
I head off to church, we as congregation will be sending healing
prayers to you and stay safe thru this crazy weather!!
Stay safe Kayte and all of your family....
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