Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Wednesday, April 22

Good evening to all! Clay had an x-ray last night and it showed that the left lung had quite a bit of mucus in it. His heart rate was elevated and the oxygen level in his blood was lower than it needed to be. With the respiratory therapist and his nurse working together, they were able to help him get a lot of the secretions out. This helped with his heart rate and oxygen level. Even though his feed tube is going directly into his intestine, he is still vomiting gastric juices. His nurse told us that the secretions, he is coughing up, cause him to vomit. He was taken off of the respirator this afternoon and placed back on the trach collar. He was a little more alert during some of our visits today. He played tic-tac-toe with his occupational therapist. He also showed her how he could spell his name with magnetic letters. After he did this, he was tired and went to sleep. We can tell that he is beginning to feel better because he wanted his feet tickled during a visit. Clay loves to have his feet softly tickled (not rubbed):-). We are not sure when his next surgery will be - I don't think that he will have another one this week. Dr. Arnoldo looked at his facial grafts today and said that he was very pleased. The burn doctors are amazing.
We are thankful for you all. We are thankful that God is leading and we will gladly follow.
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12 comments:

  1. Laurie TinneyApril 22, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    I know you feel better when he is more alert. Those surgeries are tough on the little guy. So glad to hear about the grafts. The burn doctors are amazing in what they do and how they help the family along with this process. Keeping you in our prayers. Hoping for a progressive and peaceful week.
    Laurie

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  2. Elsener'sApril 22, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Thinking of you all everyday, all day long.
    Love and hugs,
    Elseners

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  3. pomuffinApril 22, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    I'm glad he is feeling better. Everyday you all get a little closer to home. When I used to hurt I found that scratching my feet would send a nerve impulse that would override anything mildly painful or uncomfortable between the feet and the brain. Randy said that he had to massage my feet so much that he got arthritis in his hands. Anytime Clay is a little uncomfortable or restless, I bet you find that the feet thing will do the trick. It actually really works. I don't think you will get arthritis in your hands. I really don't think Randy did either. Things are going to start looking up for all of you. When he gets a little better and he doesn't need as many tubes and as much meds, things will really turn around. I really believe at around 3 months out, things will be good. God Bless you all and keep you.

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Thanks so much for another update. Always anxious to hear how things are going. Having had my jaw surgery this morning, my thoughts have been w/ Clay and all HE (and you folks) have been going through. with care, Susie

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  5. Our family pageApril 22, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Loving you through prayer! Glad to hear he is starting to feel better and that the grafts are looking good. You guys are awesome! Keep up the great work! Missy

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  6. Jeanne'April 22, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Prayers are being lifted up for Clay, his mommy and daddy, his brothers and those whose lives are touched daily by this family. Peace be with you!

    The Snyder's

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  7. Rena CostonApril 23, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Thanks again for the update. You guys are the greatest! So glad Clay is beginning to feel better.

    Love and hug and hugs!

    Rena

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  8. Carolyn NelsonApril 23, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    This does sound good to me! Pomuffin, you have such good insights and encouraging words of wisdom. Just remember Chance and DeeDee that God goes before you into each new day. I know you already know that but sometimes it just feels good to hear it coming from others as well.Love and prayers are daily coming your way for stamina and peace for all of you. God bless you in a mighty way.
    Love you,
    Carolyn

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  9. UnknownApril 23, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Chance,Dee Dee,Carson,Cody & Joy,
    You are all constantly in our Clay prayers. How big is our God? Great enough to get Clay and all of us through this and closer to Him. We love you.
    Love,
    Kelly,Valorie & Ky

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  10. PamApril 23, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    We are so pleased the therapists and nurses were able to help Clay get rid of some of the mucus. That should help him feel much better. We are hoping he and you all have a good day today! Love, Dawn & Pam

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  11. Diane McClendonApril 23, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    So glad to hear the grafts on Clay's face are looking good, it is truly amazing what the doctors and healing from the Lord can do! We continue to check up on you all and pray for strength and healing. You all stay in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the updates.
    McClendon's

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  12. Reno and Kelly LivingstonApril 23, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    You're all in our thoughts and prayers every day...
    Love,
    Kelly, Reno, Alyssa and Morgan

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