On rounds this morning, the doctors felt like they heard even more air moving today than the last two days! We're all hoping that one of these days, his left lung is going to "pop" back open and move air normally again. We discussed what the plan is to get Parker home and it hasn't really changed. He must get down to a manageable oxygen level to be at home. We still haven't been able to reduce his oxygen level much yet, but he did use the nasal cannula a little bit more today. The process of recovery seems like it is taking forever and it is hard not to get frustrated by that.
On a positive note, we took him for a walk out on the floor this morning! He wasn't so sure about going at first and was very concerned about people seeing his underwear (good thing we had some shorts in the suitcase!). The nurse disconnected his IV for the trip and hooked him up to an oxygen tank. I carried his regular IV backpack and held his hand, the nurse pushed the oxygen tank and away we walked down the hall! He was able to walk around the floor twice before getting out of breath and tired. I was so proud of him and he really enjoyed being out of bed. While we were out, he peeked in the windows of the playroom (it was closed today), and we decided we would make a date to walk to the playroom and PLAY tomorrow! He can hardly wait :)
Other than battling some nasty hives, it was another good day. Unfortunately, because of the hives (we still haven't figured out what he's allergic to...), he had to take a huge dose of Benadryl so he's completely zonked out for the night already! Hopefully, we can figure out what's behind the hives because they are very itchy and uncomfortable for him. Praying for more progress soon so we can go home!! ~ Jen
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What a sweetheart! And what an ordeal for your whole family! Sending you love and prayers!
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