Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Praise! The doctors were able to pull Austin's breathing tube yesterday afternoon.  It was very tense yesterday as he is still struggling to breathe but hopefully they will not have to put the tube back in.  Andy and I stayed with him last night at the hospital and took turns staying up with him because he was really agitated and not wanting to sleep which was making it even harder on him to breathe.  The doctors ordered a medicine called Ativan to help him relax and sleep and it helped him to settle down.  I really want to nurse him but right now he is on too much oxygen and breathing too fast.  It is so hard to not be able to comfort your child when you see him in distress.  Please pray that his oxygen needs will decrease and that he will rest today.  I am charging the camera battery and will post new pictures (sans tube) as soon as I can. 

7 comments:

Laura said...

So glad he's doing better!

Sara said...

Thank you for keeping us posted! I am so thankful Austin is doing better. We are continuing to pray for his health. Love you guys!

Dickinson said...

Yea! So excited he got his tube out! I know how stressfull it is while they are on oxygen. I struggled so much with that, and basically would watch her and just will for her O2 sats to go up...hang in there. We are praying for yall and I have passed yall on to some amazing prayer warriors that prayed so faithfully for Lily.

Anonymous said...

God has all of you in the palm of His hand.

Unknown said...

God has all of you in the palm of His hand.

Unknown said...

Just wanted to let you know that little big man Austin and your family are in our daily thoughts and prayers--your update sounds VERY encouraging--PERSEVERE!!! Bob Snyder
(aka Asher's grandpa)

janet brunson said...

God is so good--will continue to pray--had Steve's prayer group pray last night--love to you all!