Extra Boring

There was almost zero change today in anything. All Andrew's numbers are exactly the same as yesterday, and he his still comfortable and resting well. He seems particularly comfortable around us, and as such feels free to fall asleep in our presence. He was sleeping much of the time, except when being moved, changed, etc. We changed his diaper today and the nurse commented on how well he was tolerating it...I think he behaves better for us than he does for the nurses.

Andrew's morphine and Versed have been completely discontinued, meaning that he would have to be re-evaluated by a doctor before getting any morphine whatsoever. They are counting on the Ativan to calm him and the methadone to relieve any withdrawal symptoms, and so far they have been successful. All his gases have been "within parameters," even one taken today after having a dirty diaper. More importantly, he doesn't appear to be in any pain.

The suction on his NG tube is starting to look a little less green, so we're hoping that his bowels are calming down after the surgery. It feels strange playing the waiting game, as he's not really changing at all, either for the better or the worse. I'm certainly not complaining, because the last time I complained about the status quo he had a very bad week. That being said, it's frustrating being so close to both extubation and resuming feeding attempts, without taking those last few steps toward either.

I haven't taken as many pictures recently, because he's mostly covered by a blanket. They turned off the heater on his bed about a week ago and he's regulating his body temperature on his own. His head is peeking out and he frees his arms to wave them around every chance he gets, but it's hard to get a full-body shot without uncovering (and potentially disturbing) him.