Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Expect Delays

Brody's body is up to its usual antics. High CO2 levels. They are hoping to remedy this by going up on his ventilator settings. Also, unlevel bi-carb thanks to his kidneys. And he hasn't had a BM in 3 days despite a regimen of laxatives and suppositories. Probably due to the large doses of pain killers he's still requiring. Its kind of frustrating to see him in either so much pain that he is thrashing around or to be so heavily medicated that he will lay in the same position for several hours. So medicated that his pupils have no response when you shine a flashlight into them. But for now, I choose comfort over consciousness... On the home front, Joss didn't have to work today so he has thus far spent the day spoiling Kaybri. They went shopping (a die-hard favorite of hers), ate McDonalds, went to the pet store to play with the Kitties and stopped off by the elk ranch--or "elt" if you ask Kaybri. Next stop, to the auction to see Grandpa Joe and the "moo cows" if her energy will sustain. I'm glad to see she is in good spirits through all this.

3 comments:

Jami said...

Hi, Amie!! It's Jami, Brody's most favorite nurse (okay, maybe not, but he's a favorite patient!). I saw your comment on Jenn and Justin's blog and decided to check out your blog. I am praying for you all that Brody's stay is much shorter than the last time. I think you have an amazing family. You have been so strong through all of Brody's struggles. Keep your spirits high! Thanks for allowing me to care for you precious son.
Jami

tanya.... said...

Hi Amie, We heard through the small town talk of your new blog and so I took it upon myself to take a look. Your family is so cute and I am glad to hear that he is doing okay. Please let me know if their is anything that I can do. I would love to help in anyway. We have a blog also, salinahallidays.blogspot.com
We would love to stay in touch through the good and bad. Love ya
tanya halliday

Tandi said...

Well hello there Amie K. Its Tandi. I did what you said and decided to make myself a blog. Its tandi08.blogspot.com just in case you wanted to check it out. Anyways hows my favorite little guy doin. I hope he gets better soon. I miss him TONZ! He's such a strong little guy and i hate to see him go through so much. Make sure you give him lots of hugs and kisses for me since i don't get to see him as much as the rest of the family cuz i work every weekend. I'm gonna take one of the next weekends off and come see him. Well, i hope both of you are doing good. Keep your spirits high, and try not to get discouraged. We miss you guys lots. Tell Brody to get well soon and i'll talk to ya later. Tandi