Last night was a really good night for Ryan. I 
called down to the NICU at about 2:30 in the morning to ask how he was doing (I've been worrying myself into insomnia since we've been here) and the nurse told me that he had been doing so well that she had actually given him a drug to wake him up enough to take him off the ventilator (which they did do at about 3:00 AM)! Yay!! These two pictures show him before and after the tube was taken out of his lungs. The Dr. still thinks that he may be in the NICU for about a week more- but we're hoping and praying that maybe it will only be for a couple of days instead. I can't believe how quickly he made a turnaround since Friday and Saturday.We just went down to visit him again today and the nurse was also able to rem
ove the arterial line in his arm... which meant we finally got to hold him! I forget h
ow little these babies are-- and the reality is Ryan isn't all that small! Anyway, we took some pictures last night and this morning of all of his injection sites and the equipment that he has been hooked up to... It makes me grateful that I'm not a nurse-- way too stressful for me.
ove the arterial line in his arm... which meant we finally got to hold him! I forget h
ow little these babies are-- and the reality is Ryan isn't all that small! Anyway, we took some pictures last night and this morning of all of his injection sites and the equipment that he has been hooked up to... It makes me grateful that I'm not a nurse-- way too stressful for me. 
This was the hardest IV site for me to see... it went right into his head! They have to keep moving the needles around though since baby veins don't last very long before they collapse. We've learned a ton these last few days... probably more than we ever wanted to know. Anyway- that's the update for today. I'll be released tomorrow and I'll have to go home without Ryan, but as long as he continues to get stronger and healthier- I won't complain (too loudly).
5 comments:
Oh he is just adorable! I can't believe how sad it is to see all those things in him. I'm so glad that you were able to hold him though. That is wonderful. Only a couple of more days and you'll have him for the next 18 years. Potty training and all!
What a little miracle! I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this. I remember being in the NICU with Drew for a week just praying every day that we could take him home. He is just darling and I love his chubby little self already! He does already look like his big brother, I can totally see it in the face and mouth! What a little angel and I am so excited that he is doing so well. I hope you are doing well. How are you feeling? We would love to come and see you guys, just let me know when we can and we will be right over. I left a message on your mama's cell phone today :)
Love ya!
Congratulations!! I am glad to hear he is doing better, and will get to come home soon. Those needles are scary, but they will all be out really soon. How are you doing recovering from the c-section?
Oh! That's so hard to see a little guy with so much going into him! I'm glad you got to hold him. And...I love the chubby cheeks already!! I can't wait until we can come down and see you guys!!
Oh he is so cute! Congratulations. He is a big boy! Our prayers will be with you for a quick recovery. Call me when you get "home" and I will come see you. Good luck to all of you.
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