So we found out yesterday that Riley has a temper. He has taken to throwing fits of varying degrees when the nurses bother him. I kind of like it cause it is evidence of him fighting.
He did well yesterday and last night. The have turned off his little heater on his bed and he's maintaining his temperture well. They reduced his vent settings to the bare minimum and he's done well. His little abdominal drain has slowed significantly. His platelets are up and xrays are looking good (well, good as in no other issues). He seems much more comfortable today and is only on his regular morphine drip. They were giving him extra every 4 hours before each assessment. It will still be a while before we know how his stoma is functioning as he has no food going through his stomach and all gastric juices are being sucked out of belly with tube right now. We haven't asked if any of the improvements give any indication towards the health of his bowel out of fear. We just don't want to know that right now. :o(
So that is the latest. Oh he did get his little head bathed earlier and he's still a peanut. Extra fluids and all, he's still below 7 pounds.
Off to run some errands before Mom,dad,Travis and Jay leave later.
8 comments:
keep it up Riley!
Good job Riley, you show them they can't mess with "The Champ" Keep fighting little guy, and continue to get stronger every day. We all love you and want you to be home with your Mommy, Daddy, and Big Brother Travis. Kisses and Hugs!!! Lindsey and Jay, stay strong along with Riley, and know you have lots of support and prayers coming your way!!!
Love, Bill & Dale
Keep fightin' little man, we're all pulling for you!
-Marc and Aimee
Way to go baby Riley, fight, fight, fight!! So glad you are on the way to recovery. Happy moments, praise God. Lindsey, you are a fighter too, stay strong and I'll keep you and baby Riley in my thoughts and prayers daily as you go through the next days without Travis and especially Jay. Love you, Pauline
what a blessing to know this little bundle is fighting so hard. Lindsey he will feel your strength so you take care of yourself, God is hearing prayers being sent up for your family. db
So glad to hear the news and in a way its probably a great relief too. Keep up the good work Riley, we're all still praying for you. Love you all much...Aunt Brenda and Big G
Glad to hear the good update. Way to go Riley!
Christie
It was so nice to read your update. I can almost see you smiling while you wrote it. Glad to hear Riley is giving them heck. Great job to him and all of you. Take care...look forward to hearing he's eating soon..
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