Update on post-op

I will attempt to catch you all up on all the happenings of the day...

Séamus is continuing to improve, although his heart rhythm was a little off. He had an ECHO on his head this morning to make sure everything is still functioning properly; he also had an x-ray to check for swelling & organ function in general. He has been weaned off the ventilator & is breathing on his own, although he does still have the breathing tube in.  He was given a medication to help slow his rapid heartbeat so they could hook him up to a pacer. The pacer helped reset his rhythm so his heart could function properly. He has been on that for a while now & still doing well.

They have turned down the sedation & will be removing the breathing tube soon. Tomorrow, with less tubes & such, I should be able to hold him & maybe even try feeding him! It brings me to joyful tears just thinking about holding him again.

The last two days have been long, but I've been able to catch a few naps today & even got to sleep all night at the Ronld McDonald House last night. Tonight I'll be staying in the PICU with Séamus. It may be a rough night though, with the tube coming out & less sedation he will be a little fussier.

Jaic has been pulling "Dad duty" at home with the kids today & for the rest of the time Séamus & I are here.

I will try to update again sometime tomorrow.