Mason is still doing well recovering from his surgery. His biggest issue is still pain management. He is not as sore but is still requiring some morphine doses a couple of times a day to help him relax. He actually slept through the whole night last night and was comfortable with only Tylenol. Every day seems to be getting better. He was awake more today and even wanted to play a few times. He was also giving us a couple of smiles and talked to the RT that was giving him his breathing treatment tonight.
The docs started to feed Mason through his g-tube today. They started him slow at 5cc's per hour and will increase by another 5 every 6 hours. He is now up to 15cc's per hour. His goal is 33. If all goes well, he will achieve his goal tomorrow evening. It will be a little tough on him since he has never been fed into his stomach and it is still pretty small. So far so good, we are praying it stays that way. If not, the alternative is yet another surgery (for a GJ tube) and we don't want to go there!
Yesterday Mason was moved to the "floor" which is a normal patient room. Travis and I have been taking turns staying with him through the night to make sure he is doing ok.
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Come on big boy! Keep that food a comin' and movin' through! We miss you already! It was great to see you! You are looking so grown up!
The Bakers
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