Memorial day...

We are now out of the PCCU. Today was another day of chest pounding and deep suctioning. Braden's chest x-rays looked better today but he is sounding really junky again. His O2 is now on 1 1/2 liters. He was suffering with withdrawals earlier today and I think finally he is going to sleep. He hasn't slept for 48 hours straight. Poor baby. At first they thought he may be suffering from delirium, but then our day shift nurse started leaning towards withdrawals. Later I noticed his pupils were dilated, he was slower to respond, he had poor eye contact and the shakes. I told our nurse and she said that confirms it he is having withdrawals. So now he is in rehab. Lol. Jk... but he is getting a round of drugs to taper so that he can level out and avoid withdrawal. He has also been very emotional. Crying one minute and laughing the next. He is exhausted. As I type he sleeps finally. After a long day he is getting some much needed rest.

So glad I can stay in his room and actually get some sleep too. Hoping for a peaceful night. Hoping soon we will be home and Braden can see his newly decorated room. Daddy and Pop John have worked really hard on painting, hanging all the artwork and installed ceiling fans in both boys rooms.  :-) Thanks again everyone for keeping Braden in your prayers. This has been a rough couple of weeks. Braden is now only 23 pounds and has some serious recovery ahead of him.