Two Days After Surgery

Praises all around! Ayden is doing well in PCCU!

The surgeon, Dr. Bichell, says that Ayden's chest can be sewn up, though he is not sure if he can do it today due to the other procedures/surgeries scheduled. If he doesn't get to it today, he will do it tomorrow.

Since Ayden is being so pumped full of fluids, his body is very swollen. They have been hoping that the amount of urine that he produces would be more than the amount of fluids he is receiving. That is finally happening, and already he is starting to look better.

Yesterday we got to see Ayden's blue eyes for the first time since last Wednesday. He can't quite move his head very much, so he moves his eyes from side-to-side to follow voices. Though he is on a mild sedative, he also moves his limbs and body, which they say is good for his lungs.

Test results all look good, with the exception of his PH, but they know why that is happening, and they are not concerned.

Bryan and I put up the signs on the door to his new room, and the nurses agree that his room is best decorated. Thanks again to the BA students for helping make his room so personal and joyful. I still enjoy reading the signs that you made!

Bryan and I feel really good about where Ayden is right now. He is one step closer to getting better and coming home. Though we have weeks ahead of us, we are so thankful for today.