Thursday, August 20, 2009

Update for the day

Tucker had another great night of sleep, so that means I had a good night of sleep, as good as I can in the room anyway. All the bells and whistles keep me up until I just crash. His strength is coming back each day and he is becoming the little man I know. When he wakes up, he always wants to be held, so I picked him up and somehow, his feeding tube was pulled out. That's o.k. cause we were stopping the feeds anyway and he had already received his morning meds. After all that, we got dressed and went for a walk in the garden again this morning. We love our little outings.

The doctors just rounded and were talking about his going to the floor. They want to fine tune a few things before sending us. I totally agree. Why push when were not quite ready. I would rather stay here an extra day than try to push him when he is not ready. Since the xray and blood gases looked great, they said "NO MASK" tonight. Woohoo, all day and night without any mask!! The also agreed to leave the feeding tube out and let him eat, dring and be merry all on his own. He is taking the meds by mouth with no problem. Just before the doctors arrived, optimalogy came and looked at his little left eye. Said it was looking good, just a little dry and to keep up the drops.

Things are starting to come together. His strength, his appetite and his breathing are all getting better by the day. We are so excited about how he has been progressing.

The picture I have attached is of Tucker and Miss Beth, one of his favorite nurses, in the garden this morning.

6 comments:

The Bryant Family said...

Keep it up little man! We love you. So glad we have Ms Beth again....she really cares for Tucker and does a great job!!!! See you boys in 5 days!!!! Love you!

Izzy, Emmy 'N Alexander said...

Wow, sounds fantastic! Great job Tucker!

kimk said...

better and better each day!! Take your time, sweet Tucker time!

Anonymous said...

Good News!! I am so happy for all of you. Love does a lot to heal us and God does the rest, and Tucker has plenty of Love, and I know God is with him. I will keep you in my prayers and I know you will be so glad when you can take him home. Love to all of you. Mary Ellen

Cammie Heflin said...

What great news!!!

mommy to Kaden, Brody and angel Ava said...

Yay Tucker!!! You guys have such an amazing family. The love you have for Tucker shows with each post you guys write. My heart and prayers continue to be with you all. Give Tucker hugs and kisses from us!!!