We're happy to report David's nurse who has taken care of him the most was back today. David needs to start giving her some smiles because she has been instrumental in getting him to his current state. He's come so far and everyone is amazed at how he's doing now. David was so excited when … Continue reading April 19, 2024
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April 17, 2024
David got to go to the floor and pet Fern today! That was definitely the highlight of his day. Once he felt how soft she is, a smile came across his face and he started petting her - it was a sight to behold. If only the puppies waiting at home would be as calm … Continue reading April 17, 2024
March 26, 2024
Today, David's right upper lobe of his lung is more collapsed, so to try to get that opened up David is now on SCUBA for 4 hours followed by RAM (I think this is the term they used - I'm not sure if it is BiPAP or another setting but it's with the nasal cannula) … Continue reading March 26, 2024
February 29, 2024
How to describe the day? Neither great but not terrible either. There were several times throughout the day that David needed attention. I don't know what it is about him, but he likes it when everyone comes into his room to watch his numbers and try to figure out how to improve them. This morning … Continue reading February 29, 2024
February 21, 2024
So, there are certain words we don't use around David anymore, and no one trusts him either. He likes to prove everyone wrong, both good and bad. We are one week post-surgery today, and we made steps in the right direction - David is off ECMO! He's maintaining all on his own his blood pressure, … Continue reading February 21, 2024
February 20, 2024
We'll take the wins where we can get them, and today we had some small wins. David continued to have seizures last night. After adding a third seizure medication, they have not noticed any more since 11 PM last night. All the seizure activity has been isolated to the area where there is blood in … Continue reading February 20, 2024
February 19, 2024
Today has felt like getting kicked over and over again. Honestly, this is how we anticipated David’s first hospital stay going, but things kept getting better by the day. After knowing David would be getting the Norwood those fears returned, and so far it seems as if something can go wrong, it will. Overnight things … Continue reading February 19, 2024