We heard from the home health care company that they hired someone today! This is what we've been praying for so we could get home! Our case manager had explained that we were stuck in the hospital indefinitely until another respiration therapist was hired in Medford so the company could safely take on another patient on a home ventilator. We called everyone we knew in the medical field at home to spread the word about the position and battled feelings of helplessness with trust that God was preparing just the right person to serve Oliver when we get home. We have no idea how long the company's paperwork and training will take, but we are thrilled to know that we are one step closer to home!
Oliver has still been doing well, but had a slightly rougher day today. He's been "sprinting," breathing without the ventilator, for up to two hours, four times a day. Today for the first time he appeared to be struggling to breathe by the end of his sprint so we gave him ventilator help a bit early. Thankfully he seemed to recover well on his own and did not need extra help beyond his regular, low vent settings.
I'll try to give a better update tomorrow with more photos when I'm at a better computer. Here's Oliver during one of his physical therapy sessions. He is sticking his tongue out in the close up photo because he's searching for his pacifier - it didn't take him long to remember it as his sedation meds have been weaned off!
Oliver has still been doing well, but had a slightly rougher day today. He's been "sprinting," breathing without the ventilator, for up to two hours, four times a day. Today for the first time he appeared to be struggling to breathe by the end of his sprint so we gave him ventilator help a bit early. Thankfully he seemed to recover well on his own and did not need extra help beyond his regular, low vent settings.
I'll try to give a better update tomorrow with more photos when I'm at a better computer. Here's Oliver during one of his physical therapy sessions. He is sticking his tongue out in the close up photo because he's searching for his pacifier - it didn't take him long to remember it as his sedation meds have been weaned off!
Yay! And he is so preciously cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is a seriously beautiful little man. With that hair and complexion, I bet Oliver could entice Titian into one portrait,at least. :)
ReplyDeleteThankful that the first step toward Home is in place. God continues to place you heavy on my heart, and I pray that our Father uses the prayers of His many children to lift you up during this time. Praying especially now for Monday's MRI.
I hope you had some moments of rest on Thanksgiving. We love you guys!