So, Thursday turned out to be quite an interesting day. After we said goodbye to Kyson we waited about 2 1/2 hours before they came and let us know we could see him. When we got to where he was recovering, he was very sad. They said he was probably still waking up from the anesthesia and didn't really understand what was going on. The nurse explained that he should figure out how to suck and swallow in about 15-20 minutes and then I could feed him and comfort him. Well, fifteen minutes went by and he was still very sad. I kept trying to feed him and it wasn't working. Finally about two hours later they decided to give him some morphine. It finally worked. He went to sleep for at least 15 minutes and then woke up and drank 5 oz of breast milk. After that he seemed to do great. They kept us overnight and we were able to go home Friday morning. I was so grateful to leave, mostly so we could take Kyson off all the monitors. In the hospital there are so many wires and monitors it is hard to hold him and feed him.
We were grateful to learn that Kyson's heart seems to be doing well considering the circumstances. They do have some concerns but that is to be expected. Right now we have the 26th scheduled for surgery but the doctors are debating whether or not they want to do it now or wait another month. I personally hope to get it overwith so I can stop worrying about it and move on with life, but I know that is a selfish motive. More than anything I hope they make the best decision for Kyson's little body. Next Thursday the 21st I have an appointment with Dr. A (the surgeon) and he will let us know his decision. So, for now we sit and wait and wonder...
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Update from Kyson's heart cath
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5 comments:
We love your sweet little family and pray that the dr does the best for little Kyson. I really appreciated your tender mercy post.
We will be thinking and praying for you!
You will be in our prayers! I hope the best for everyone.
We've been praying for you and will keep on praying. Yesterday I don't know how many times I thought of your family and little Kyson and would say out loud... "I wonder how Kyson is doing" a million times. We sure are glad to have you as friends.
PS I had a nightmare last night - you moved out to Ocotillo and something way out in no man's land! Glad it was just a dream :)
I hope you don't mind if I leave a comment since you don't know me. I saw the heading of your post on my friends site and was curious. I am assuming your little man has HLHS, and is going in for his Glenn? My little man now 17 months has HLHS, and has had five surgeries so far so I know what you are going through and will keep him, you, your husband and family in my prayers.
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