“Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”
― Walt Whitman
I am not going to lie - the last couple of days have been a roller coaster. People aren't kidding when they talk about the emotions families go through in times of crisis like this. The good thing is that we have been able to support each other and I feel as if Kyle and I are coming even closer in all of this madness.
I continue to be impressed with the NICU team at Meriter. This morning, the nurse practitioner and some of our favorite nurses worked so hard to get Finn to a "happy place" with his breathing. The NP had already been working with him since 7:00 the night before and stayed until around noon working with Finn. I was so thankful she was there and in awe of her dedication.
As for sweet Finnegan - he is finally stable!! He is back on the regular ventilator now, which I think he likes much better than the oscillator - so do I :) His oxygenation has slightly improved and the infection that he was brewing is under control with antibiotics. I have a feeling his strong little body will continue to surprise us. One of the anesthesiologists said today that Finn makes his own rules. I agree!
He has gotten quite a lot of fluids and is really "puffy" but he is still a cutie in my eyes! He continues to struggle and is still very ill but we continue to look forward and hope.....that's all we can do at this point. I will continue to keep this blog updated as he continues to improve. The night will hopefully bring nothing but good news! We could use some!
Until tomorrow....
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I love you and Kyle. I checked with your mom last night and she is doing as well as can be expected. Keep your focus on your goal of getting Finn to a normal normal. God is walking with you. It is hard to realize that until it is all over but he is there. Look around at all of the worderful, helpful people like the nurse who stayed with him until he reached a comfortable breathing spot. God is all around you and Kyle. Love is all around you , Kyle and Finn. Aren't you lucky for that!
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