Yesterday and today we have noticed some progress with Mason.
Yesterday he was not very cranky at all. It was the first day where he did not get any extra doses of sedation. He let docs and nurses check him out without too much fuss. When he did get mad, he was able to calm himself down and fall back asleep. Today is a little more of the same. He received only one extra dose of sedation when he was mad during a dressing change. He also got upset a after having the hiccups but then fell back asleep.
Today, Mason has ditched another one of his blood pressure meds. Also, the medication he was maxed out on is now cut in half. This is a huge step for him. His blood pressure is even running on the high side today, so hopefully they can reduce the last medication even further.
The docs are also making small ventilator changes to try and slowly wean him off. This will be a long road, given his CDH severity. Last night they reduced his pressure from 32 to 31 and the breathing rate from 60 to 55. He tolerated both changes well. Today they reduced the pressure even further from 31 to 30. His blood gases are a little worse with the new 30 setting so we are just waiting to see if they will keep it here or go back up to 31.
Travis started back to work today, so Mason is stuck with only his Mom during the day. Travis will be by in the evenings to visit.
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We are very happy to hear that Mason is gaining strength and making wonderful progress.
We think about him often and keep him in our prayers.
Annmarie, Dennis and Luke
Hi Mom,
You may be in that hospital alone physically, but always remember not only do you, Travis and Mason have lots of family thinking and praying for all of you, Mason and Mom and Dad have a whole village thinking of and praying for all of you. That village is called Alcona County.
We love you, hang tough Mom, God never gives us more than we can handle if we will just put it in His hands.
A friend
I can't wait to meet you Mason! We're going to be best buds just like our mommy's:)
Austin Krajenke
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