Unplugged and replugged
Today, the nurses at Children's removed the two hoses going into Mathias' belly button. The belly button was a convenient access point but not a long term solution. They were used to deliver nutrients and draw blood for lab tests. While it is nice to not have the hoses there they will need to be replaced.
Blood samples will now be collected via needle pricks on his heels once per day.
Nutrients and the previously mentioned remember-to-breathe medication will be delivered with an IV. Because of the stress on the blood vessle the IV will be moved daily. Places with significant veins to tap into are the ankles, hands, arms and his head. The day I walk into the ICU and find an IV in my son's head I will pass out. No ifs and/or buts.
posted by Patrik at 3/18/2006 09:29:00 PM
10 Comments:
Patrick and Ericka, Just a short note to see if the comments section is working for us. We are happy to keep updated and wish the whole family the best. We will keep the prayers coming your way. He sure is a cute little fart! Must be the Monson side coming through!
Rob and Angie
Speed and Patrick,
Great pic of the bruiser. His color looks good. get some rest we are thinking of you every minute of each day. tim and crew
Dear Mathias, (and Patrik & Ericka)
A family is a circle of strength and love....with every new life the circle continues to grow and grow. You've captured our hearts and we haven't even met you yet, so glad you are here making #12. We think of you often and are so proud of your mommy and daddy.
Love to all,
Aunt Angie and Uncle Rob
Payton, Dylan & Reagan
Härligt att lillkillen fortsätter att äta och växa ordentligt! Vi håller alla våra tummar för att han ska slippa behöva hjälp med andningen igen!!! Vilken "görsöt" liten kämpe!
Våra tankar är hos er!!!
Kramar Åsa, Mathias, Niclas och Lucas i Ålberga
Hi Auntie Ericka and Uncle Patrik!
I don't blame you! I probably would pass out too! I'm so happy his belly button tube has been removed! I can't wait until May when we get to meet him!
I love you!
Leni
You may want to invest in a helmet, Patrik! Don't want to hear that you are a patient at another hospital because you keeled over! :)
Seriously, Mathias looks so good! Can't believe how wonderful his color looks in the most recent picture.
Thinking of all of you often.
Andrea & Mike
Dear Ericka, Patrik and Mathias:
He is sooooooooooo cute! We're glad he continues to improve each day. We continue to thank God above each and every minute of the day. Jonah will be so happy to see him in person. I can't wait to get there next week to meet Mathias in person. Lots of love and prayers coming your way. Aunt B Uncle Lyle and cousin Jonah.
Patrick and Ericka,
I am so happy to hear that things are going so well! He is such a cutie! Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Susan Snyder
Patrick and Ericka - I think little Mathias knew that he was going to be showered with love from great parents so he just couldnt wait to "have at it". Keep up your strength. You are in our prayers!
Karen Kolb
Laura Forsters' sister
this is one beautiful baby
Lotte
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