X-rays

They did some more x-rays to be sure that all is well. And it looks like a lot of gas, which is making it hard for him to breath. So they are calling respiratory therapy to come help out and make sure that he is getting everything he needs. He still looks pretty bad, though he is acting a touch better. He asked for chips a little while ago, but then decided he didn't want them. His stools have slowed down and it has been nearly 12 hours without a fever. He has been breathing pretty fast, but that isn't really knew, he was like that on the steroids as well. He has been playing with his notebook today, which is another improvement. It has been a pretty scary day for us. I am so greatful to have had such wonderful staff on today. Shanna is probably my favorite nurse! She has helped me maintain my sanity. We have also seen some smiles today and heard his little voice more today, so that is good. This morning just threw me for a loop.

So I started to write this awhile ago, and then respiratory therapy came in, and then he messed himself, and then I needed to eat dinner so things got a bit crazy but RT showed me some tricks to get him to deep breath because he won't use the incentive spirometer, he tries but it is a little too hard for him. They are going to get him a pinwheel to blow but for now we have him try to blow a tissue off of a bottle, and deep breath and cough. Because with as shallow as he is breathing he could end up with other issues so we are trying to avoid that.

That is about all for now. Please keep praying that he will have a speedy recovery, and no further problems.