During rounds this morning the doctors were talking a little too long at our door way, so I was getting a little nervous. But it turned out to be okay, thanks to our nurse, Julie, who isn't afraid to disagree with the doctors for us. :)
They were worried about Jacob's oxygen stats.... they have been all over the board lately. He is going from 50s-80s. But again, as he loses fluids, that should help. The doctors did take him off a med today for his blood pressure. And they reduced how much respiratory help he is getting. Now he is at 55% oxygen instead of 100. So we have been making steps in the right direction.
Dr. G came in today and he said it should be about 3-5 days before Jacob will have his chest closed. And another 5-7 days until he is off the respiratory machine. So he estimated about 2 weeks in the ICU. But who really knows? We can't plan too much into the future, for each day has its own anxieties. And we need to get through today, before we can worry about tomorrow. This is something I need to work on.
we'll take it!! LOVE JULIE! what are his stats now that he is at 55% oxygen?
ReplyDeleteJenny,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about each day having its own anxieties. You know all too well how true those words are.....and it sounds like you are hanging in there. For right now, that's all you can do. Keep hanging on. Love you lots.
Patty and Mike :)