Oliver tried so hard today. I let him grasp my finger as I tried to soothe his chest as gasped for breaths. He did much better than last week, but it wasn't enough.
At first he seemed to hold his own with just the CPAP supporting his breathing, but soon his blood work showed that it wasn't enough to keep his internal chemistry balanced. Also you could just look at him and see how hard he had to work to keep it up. It just wasn't sustainable.
He's back on the ventilator and we're planning his tracheostomy surgery. I am mixed with disappointment at the failure today and with encouragement with the fact that he really has improved since last week, which we weren't really sure would happen at all.
My heart breaks that Oliver needs a tracheostomy, but we, and his doctors, think that it's his best shot at healing faster, getting off the sedatives, and getting home. More details later - I'm trying to write this from my phone and we're so tired from the day. Here's Oliver with daddy, just before his big attempt.
At first he seemed to hold his own with just the CPAP supporting his breathing, but soon his blood work showed that it wasn't enough to keep his internal chemistry balanced. Also you could just look at him and see how hard he had to work to keep it up. It just wasn't sustainable.
He's back on the ventilator and we're planning his tracheostomy surgery. I am mixed with disappointment at the failure today and with encouragement with the fact that he really has improved since last week, which we weren't really sure would happen at all.
My heart breaks that Oliver needs a tracheostomy, but we, and his doctors, think that it's his best shot at healing faster, getting off the sedatives, and getting home. More details later - I'm trying to write this from my phone and we're so tired from the day. Here's Oliver with daddy, just before his big attempt.
Oh, Sonya. We are praying!
ReplyDeleteMay God pour out comfort and hope on you and Joel and strength on little Oliver.
Hello, my name is Kathryn and I live in Leland, MS. I heard about your story through some of my church members. Just wanted you to know I've been following your story and I have precious Oliver and your family in my prayers! I have a nine month old nephew Oliver and a seven month old son Hobson and know the love you have for your children and know how much you would take his precious place if u could. I pray for strength for all of you!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a strong momma, Sonja. Praying for strength for Oliver, you and Joel. Love you!
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