Thursday, May 6, 2010

Thursday Morning Update

Travis has been such a strong dude the past 24 hours. He had a pretty rough night Tuesday night, but what a difference a day/night makes. He slept most of the Wednesday night only waking up for his feeds. He also went without any morphine for almost the entire time only having Tylenol. This morning at around 5:00 am he was coughing a little bit and you could tell it was absolutely hurting him. The nurse decided to give him a half dose of morphine to take the edge off and he has been sleeping comfortably ever since.

Travis has also got a new appetite. They started him on Pedialyte and he handled that with no problem. They then tried his 26 cal Formula yesterday and he finished his 60cc of formula in less than 2 minutes. That is extremely fast for him, because typically he is a slow eater. The next time they gave him 90cc and he actually downed that bottle faster. He is back on his normal 3 hour feedings and continues to down every bottle to the last drop. His night nurse watched his first feed last night and said "Wow, that was fast." This morning he will start with some solids and that should be fun.

The rest of the plan for today is pretty exciting. They have talked numerous times of moving us to the step down unit (IMU) sometime today. They also plan on removing several things off of his little body today. I was told they should be removing both of his chest tubes, arterial line that is in his right arm, and possibly remove his oxygen cannula. This of course is the plan and as we have learned that nothing happens according to plan.

Hopefully we stay on this course, because it is amazing how fast he is healing and how he is doing. The only disappointing thing so far is that Travis has not flashed his million dollar smile. I think when he starts smiling he will be confused, because I might be crying. We love this little dude.

6 comments:

  1. What a great read to see first thing in the morning! Keep it going big T, we can't wait to see that million dollar smile. Sending much love and support w/prayers. Cristy Dockery

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  2. I am dear friends with a family who's son has HLHS. My heart goes out to your family for the worry that you endure. My heart lights up to know you Love the Lord and that you are trusting that your little guys life is in God's hands. I spent some time at the hospital with my dear friends after they 7 year old had open-heart surgery last month. I can't imagine being apart of their life without having God to turn to for strength. I can't imagine the strength that He is giving your family while you are strong for Travis. My prayers are with you.

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  3. Hi..you go travis!!! So glad to hear good news. I am Joey's Mom..Vicki. You wrote a comment on his blog.He also has HLHS We would love to talk to you when you are ready 707-321-2624, or e-mailus at svhdj@comcast.net. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Travis is so adorable!

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  4. You are a great writer and bring me to tears evertime! Hooray Travis, you are so brave and tough!

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  5. This brings a smile but also tears....The joy that Travis is getting better but the sad that he/you has to go through all of this... He surely does have that million dollar smile that melts my heart... From the bottom of my heart I want to thankyou for having the strength to post your story...It maded me realize that life is so precious and we need to take each day as gift from god...Sending love your way!!

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  6. Nicole, Roger, I hope things will get better real soon for your beautiful little boy. He is so handsome! You'll get a big smile soon, I just know it. Hang in there!

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