Monday, September 10, 2007

He's Doing Well

Tim and I were just in the PICU to see Ethan and he is stable at this time. Other than all of the lines, the first thing I noticed was how puffy he is. That is normal and happened last time but I guess I forgot. He is on a ventilator and numerous medications and pumps. He has 3 chest tubes, a urine catheter, subclavion line, arterial line, pacer wires, an RA line, and a pulmonary line. He was receiving a blood transfusion when we saw him. His pressures were a little high but are coming down, and his oxygen sats were low (around 71%), but are coming up and are now in the 78-79% range. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery. Thanks!

---Allison

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Allison,Tim,and Family,

I am so excited and greatful that things are going well so far. Ethan couldn't be in any better hands than yours. I am honored to be in this family and to know that Ethan has such a warm blanket of love around him. You are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I love and admire you very much.
Keep up the Faith,
Your Sister & Aunt Karalee Bennett

carie said...

CONGRATS ETHAN!!!! I'm so excited for you guys. That is one amazing little guy you have. My prayers are with you.
-carie

Jenn said...

We are so excited to heat that Ethan is doing well. Our thoughts and prayers are on you. We love you!!!

Love,
Dee family

Anonymous said...

Allison hope that you are hanging in there! Try and take care of yourself for this little guys is going to need you. Take a bath for I know how much you like that!!! Can't wait to see you. You are in my prayers. Loved the family picture story, sounds like mine. It is hard to pay for something that is soo frustrating! About the time you get the last one dressed and hair done the first one is a mess again. Take care, Tim give her a kiss for me. Jody