Thursday, January 28, 2010



We both look really tired in these pictures because the first two days he was extubated Austin did not want to sleep (it took two doses of Ativan and finally some morphine to get him down on Tuesday night). He still had his central line in and I know it was making him uncomfortable along with a sore throat from the tube and I imagine a sore chest from the infection. Yesterday they took out his line and we were able to give him a bath and he was a much happier baby. Last night was a dream compared to the previoustwo- he settled to sleep easily slept for about 4 hours, woke up and ate then went back to sleep for another 4 hrs. Hopefully we are on the road to home soon. His oxygen needs have to be lower and the amount of junk they suction out of his nose needs to decrease before the doctors feel comfortable sending us home.
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4 comments:

David said...

It is so good to see him like that. Everyone looks fine leah! So happy for you guys, continuing to pray for you and keep you all in our thoughts!

Anonymous said...

God we are grateful for this good news, Your protection of Austin is awesome...praying for the family to continue to receive strength and health from you
Dave and Reba

Deborah Jones said...

Leah, so HAPPY to hear this good news. So many people have been praying. Love to all of you!

April Brown said...

That's excellent news! Isn't it funny how 4 hours of consistent sleep can make such a difference?! We are continuing to pray for all of you and hope Austin will be home soon!

love you!