PM Update 12/16

We've had a good day today. Bryce is doing well. The only issue is a little congestion in his lungs and some mucus in his nose. The mucus is to be expected with the two tubes he now has in his nose, it is the body's natural reaction to foreign bodies (breathing and feeding tubes). The congestion could be a problem if it sits there too long (one reason to 'de-paralyze him--get the stuff moving in there so he can cough it up), it could cause infection or pneumonia. They aren't too concerned with this yet. Fever would be a better indication of infection. They are giving him breathing treatments to loosen the congestion and will do chest compressions also. The nurse said he already sounds better from just one round of these.

They took his ear bandage and the cute red headband off this morning. His ear looks really good, a little bruised and swollen, but better than I had imagined it would look. The incision is very small. He was given Lasix today because of swelling (another very common thing for people who aren't moving but are being pumped with fluids and medicine all day). That did help with the urinating, but to me he still looks pretty swollen. The Lasix should help some with loosening the lung congestion too.

They tried to 'de-paralyze' him again this morning. No go. He still wanted to get out! They might try tonight, but probably will wait until tomorrow morning to try again.

My Uncle Lee and Aunt Amanda came to the hospital today and brought us some great barbeque for lunch. It was great to see them and visit with them, and the food was wonderful too!

Thank you all for reading and praying for Bryce. We love reading the comments that you leave, keep them coming!!