They are increasing one medication to help the heart relax more. They are changing him to 'forced oxygen' to maybe help with his rapid breathing (possibly burning too many calories). It sounds like this is the next step on the breathing options (normal air, a nasal canula with oxygen mixed in, a nasal canula with pure oxygen, forced air, . . ., respirator - I'm not sure how many steps in between, maybe this is the last one). With this, it is more drying, so they need to add a moisture tube to keep his airways from drying out. The forced air may also end up getting more air in the tummy, which will cause gas and problems with feeding. I guess there is another option for feeding at that point, but we are praying it won't have to come to that.
Jen has not been able to get as good of rest as she needs to function well, so prayers for her are still greatly appreciated. The plan is to get up there tomorrow and let her crash at the RMH for a nap or two if she needs. I can't take the place of mom, but I can hold down the fort and let mommy relax when she is away from the room.
Not an easy week, but a constant reminder of where our help comes from.
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."
- Psalm 121
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