It's been 3 days since Caleb's tracheostomy. He is still sedated and paralyzed. He's currently on a ventilator and several meds, as he is not allowed to move. Any movement can cause his trach to not heal properly. According to the Dell NICU staff, he's right on schedule with his recuperation.
Yesterday, it was decided that he needed a PICC line. From the beginning, it's been difficult to get an IV line, but post op, it's even more challenging because he's so swollen. Today, the PICC team unsuccessfully tried to put a line in him. After 2 hours (what seems like eternity), someone was able to do one. Poor baby, so many pricks. Although he's paralyzed and sedated, I know he's stressed to say the least.
It was hard for Paul and I as well. While they were attempting the PICC line, we weren't allowed in the room. Also, we can only imagine how painful all that is... We're here in his room comforting him, the best we can, as I write this post.
Tomorrow is another day. We pray that he'll have a better day.
Yesterday, it was decided that he needed a PICC line. From the beginning, it's been difficult to get an IV line, but post op, it's even more challenging because he's so swollen. Today, the PICC team unsuccessfully tried to put a line in him. After 2 hours (what seems like eternity), someone was able to do one. Poor baby, so many pricks. Although he's paralyzed and sedated, I know he's stressed to say the least.
It was hard for Paul and I as well. While they were attempting the PICC line, we weren't allowed in the room. Also, we can only imagine how painful all that is... We're here in his room comforting him, the best we can, as I write this post.
Tomorrow is another day. We pray that he'll have a better day.
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