Hi everyone…..well we are settled into our room #323. Caden struggled with breathing, laboring hard and is pretty uncomfortable so they are going to keep him sedated all night. Dr. Nancy gave us strict instructions not to love on him, talk to him etc……and just let him be (insert sad tear here). He looks good considering, and his drainage tube output is normal at this time. Right now he is on a Helium/oxygen mix (I was told lighter than room air so it's easier for breathing), Milranone (afterload reducer….makes the heart work better), Epinepherine (weaned off, makes heart beat stronger), Dex (for sedation/anxiety), Ketamine (for sedation/pain), IV fluids, and they are going to give a steroid to open his throat/airways to also help with his breathing. David is going to stay overnight with Caden tonight and I'm heading to a hotel to try and get some sleep. The days ahead are going to be really rough (as we got a tiny glimpse of this before they sedated him again). Again, David and I are so appreciative of all of you who joined us today. Your prayers, thoughts, emails, messages mean the world to us.
Love you all - Melissa and David
We are continuing to pray. Caden is a little fighter and we will pray that God will make his recovery quick.
ReplyDeleteOnce again God has guided the hand of the surgeon that brought Caden through another surgery. I'm so grateful for all the updates I've read and continue praying for you all and Caden. GOD BLESS!
ReplyDeleteLove, Aunt Ginny
You are all in our thoughts and prayers! So great to hear the surgery went well today. Caden is a fighter and God will help you all during these hard times. Thanks for the updates! Love you guys.
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Bryan, Lindsay, Maddy, & Makennaw
Bless your family. I know it's rough. Praying he gets through these next few days with no bumps in the road!
ReplyDeleteI know it hurts not to be able to hold and soothe him, be strong mamma!
Jennifer Eyring
Praying for rest now for all of you....praying that God will refresh you all for the next day...you all are amazing parents and Caden is such an amazing little guy! Cast all your cares on Him as you rest yourselves.
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Lori
Get some rest tonight if possible! We are all praying and are thinking of you all. It was great to get together with you at Lynn and Brian's. It's what family is all about. We can't wait to do it again!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers go out to Caden and his family! He's a strong little guy and has been through so much. I can't wait to see him after recovery! God bless and good luck! Xoxo...Ms Jen H.
ReplyDeleteSo glad all went well with Caden's sugery. Jen was keeping me updated during the day while I was at work. Caden is a fighter and a strong little man. God is keep watch over you all. Try to get some rest. Thank you for all the updates. We are all thinking and praying for Caden and you all.
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Dawn V.
Thank you for the updates, thinking of you often. We are glad surgery went well and they are focusing on keeping him comfortable. I hope it helps you get a little rest, we'll keep praying and sending good thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteLynn and Brian
Thank you for keeping us updated! We are keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers over here on Trailside Lane! We hope the night went well and you got some well deserved sleep! Go Caden Go!
ReplyDeleteHoping it was a quiet night. Sedation is a good thing for him... imo. Although I hope your boy gets to wake up today and lots of the meds are weaned and those nasty tubes come out soon...
ReplyDeletehope you guys got some rest.
LOve,
Teri
Your Naperville friends have been praying and tracking the delicate progress of Caden's surgery. One hour at a time, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can help in any way, you know we can and will.
ReplyDeleteGo Caden Go!
Keeping all of you in our prayers. Praying that Caden will "turn the corner" soon and put all of this behind him. His team of doctors are miracle workers.
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