My Aunt Nancy also came in from Georgia to care for us today and love on us (plus meet her new great niece). We were already tiring of the cafeteria food and my brother's friends whom we have never met made us dinner.
As for Sam, he has suffered a great deal of pain today, just as they said he would. He slept for a good portion of the day, but when he was awake it was very painful.
However, his ICD (defibrillator) has been turned back on because there was no evidence of double-counting, as he had last time. He was moved down to the CICC (pronounced kick) unit about halfway through the day as well. When he awoke after being moved, he was in severe pain. His legs were kicking and jolting out like he was having a convulsion, but it was just from the pain. The surgeon happened to be here at that very moment and a lot of activity occured at one time. In the end, the "pain management team" decided to add a pain medication to his regimen as well as upping his epidural slightly.
Taken about two seconds after the one above
Right now he's watching a brand new "Bob the Builder" DVD (thanks, Ann!), wearing his brand new homemade Thomas PJs (thanks Jean!) and humming along with the theme song. His pain level varies, but it seems they have finally made him comfortable. Hopefully he'll go to sleep eventually (he HAS been asleep for almost two days, so I imagine he's a bit off-schedule) and will be comfortable.
His lung seems to have improved a bit overnight, but when they turn off the epidural in the morning, he'll have his work cut out for him.
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He looks so good even in all that pain! I am glad doctor are working to keep his pain undercontrol. If you need anything let me know! Do you guys have an expected discharge date?
*Maybe* as early as Saturday...the jury is still out. We'll have to see how he does over the next two days.
you all have been on my mind all day! i am glad he si happy and enjoying a popsicle right now!!
Lexi said that she was giving him a hug through te comp! she also said she didnt want to see him hurt anymore!! I wish we could come up there and help you all out!!! If you need anything please dont hesitate to call or ask me!!! LOVE YOU ALL
Kristen and Lexi
Well I hope he does WONDERFUL and you are home in your own beds by Sat evening. BUT if you are still their on Sunday we may drive over to see you and bring you some presents. I will keep in touch! I love hearing that he is wired that is such a good feeling. You have our continued prayers!
Been thinking of you all day long. Glad to hear that he's doing so well, despite the pain. God is good to send you so much help, and we love hearing that you're being loved on so much. We want more than anything to be there taking care of you.
Love you so much.
Shannon & Jojo
Trathan had special prayer for Sam many times throughout the day today. We have constantly been praying for pain management. I do have to say these pictures broke my heart Teesa. You have a very strong boy on your hands. I just want to be there to love on him. We love you all very much and are continuing to pray.
I'm glad to see pictures, it really helps to see him looking as good as he does despite everything he has been through these past few days.
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