Our Warrior's Battle Against CHD
Friday, November 30, 2012
Friday rounds
I feel like we are back to Tuesday- all of the equipment is back in the room and Lincoln looks almost exactly like he did on Monday. The doctors and medical team were pleased with how Lincoln is doing so far. They eliminated the fluid around his lungs and heart according to the x-ray this morning. His heart looked good on the Echo ultrasound this morning as well. He is back on strict fluid restriction, so they are monitoring all fluids that go in and out of his body. His is in danger of getting heart block (a complication to valve replacement) so they are watching for that as well. They are taking out his breathing tube and two chest tubes this morning, and hopefully by this afternoon, he won't be as heavily sedated. His temperature has been low since the OR, so they have him on a warmer (it is called a bear hugger and looks really cozy!). Once he is less sedated, we can really see how he does more in his own. He is more puffy this time than Tuesday, but that is normal with two major bypass surgeries in one week. His breathing is much more regulated than the past few days, which is nice to see. He looks peaceful so far, which gives me a little more peace of mind (not much, but I will take what I can get right now!). Xoxo
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Thanks for the update. I've got your blog open on my computer and I'm refreshing at random to keep up to the minute!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that Lincoln is resting a little more peacefully and breathing more easily. I have you constantly in my mind and on my heart; last night Samara and I said an extra prayer for Lincoln, too, so he can "get big and play with my bruder Spencer." More prayer headed your way all day today! - Kristin C.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the update! I'm glad he seems stable and pray for his continued recovery. I know how hard this is on you, stay strong!! You are stronger than you ever thought you could be. XOXOXOXOX!!
ReplyDeleteAlways praying for little Lincoln, and for you and Murph. We're so grateful that you take the time to let us know how things are going. You're all surrounded with so much love.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa ~ I came to your blog through a mutual friend, Katie King, and I can't stop reading it! As a mother, I read your posts with love and grief as well, yet find solace in the truth that you are relaying to all of your family and friends. Your updates are bringing such comfort to those that are praying for you and your family~ thank you for taking the time, and using this blog as an opportunity to not only provide updates to your support system, but also to embrace the practice of talking about what you're going through to help you deal with it all. As many people have said, you are an amazingly strong person, as none of us know 'how much' we can handle until we have to handle it. I have been praying for your family and for your son since I read your first post last weekend ~ please gather your strength from the love and support that folks are sharing here. Your little Lincoln is a champion! God Bless you all~
ReplyDeleteLisa, thank you so much for keeping us updated. I have been thinking about you, Lincoln and the rest of your sweet family nonstop this week and praying that Lincoln's condition continues to improve. Your strength is inspiring. Sending so much love your way and hoping for more positive updates in the days ahead. xoxo Michelle
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