( the picture above is Daddy with Owen )
Saturday, December 3, 2011
4 days post-op
We can't help but send a quick update of the great progress today. 4 days post-op and Henry is breathing room air with oxygen saturation levels the same as you and I!! The only tube remaining is the NG tube (that they are using to give him medications and feeds)....However, we don't think it will last much longer either. Late this afternoon, we were allowed to give Henry a try at taking a bottle.. We were allowed to give him 50 mls and they would use the NG to top up whatever of the 50 he couldn't get down... Well, I guess Henry thought there might be a time limit on getting that feed. 3.5 minutes to drain 60 mls (we didn't know there was more in the bottle than he was technically supposed to get).... No troubles and did he enjoy it!! Here's a few pics from today. Henry's swelling is almost gone so he looks like himself again. His colour is wonderfully pink and we are all very happy today.
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Oh you guys he looks absolutely terrific!! What a handsome little devil. His skin coloring is absolutely beautiful. Miss you guys, and sooo elated that Henry is recovering so successfully. His recovery is a little bit like his parents' Ironman performances....genetic perhaps?? :) Love you guys, so happy to read these updates! Can't wait to have you home.
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Kim, Yoeri, Sarah and little buddy Finn
such great news!! yay Henry!!
ReplyDeleteand I have to say that you guys are looking so much better too. your colour is looking normal again. I can only imagine the toll this takes on you guys, but I'm comforted in knowing that you guys are there for each other and couldn't have a better partner in life.
the Kuntze's set an amazing example of what love can help you overcome.
miss you guys!
Amanda & Chad