Sunday, September 7, 2008

Ventilator Free...

Good Evening... Just a quick update to let you know that Braxton is officially OFF of the ventilator. He has the nasal canulas (small amount of oxygen), his 2 antibiotics, and nutrition still hooked up other than that he is just about tube free. He looks amazing and is starting to wake up.
I just got done holding him about 1/2 hour ago and it was AWESOME!!! When the nurse layed him in my arms he opened his eyes a bit for a little peak - I truely believe that he knew where he was at and who was holding him. He would wrap his hand around my pinky and curl it in to his body - I think I could have slept like that all night long. Definitely can't wait to have those moments again.
Braxton did have his spinal tap today and the preliminary results show no signs of bacteria growing. It takes 2-3 days for the complete test to be done.
Thanks again for the kind words and prayers...
Tifanie

6 comments:

Swenson Family said...

Thank you so much Tifanie for the updates, it is wonderful to hear of his improvements through the day and days! I can't imagine what your going through...but that must have been WONDERFUL to hold your little guy tonight. Keep strong. Prayers and thoughts are going your way. We hope for more good news tomorrow. Please let me know if I can do anything...I know you have lots of offers...but make a meal...whatever, let me know. Teah

Jeff and Candice said...

YEA!!!!!!!

Jina said...

What A Relief!!

Nikki said...

I'm so happy for you guys!!!

Angie said...

He is looking really good and with less cord, yeah!!!! You are doing a great job and so nice to hear from you. We are praying for you all, stay strong and he is going to be home in no time. God Bless you. Brings tears to my eyes seeing you and him, what a relief to hold your baby boy.

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear the good news. Thanks for the updates! Hopefully soon you'll be holding him at home when he is up all night! :] Susan