Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
The waiting game
chest tube, but insert a needle where the fluid was and draw it off. They drew 4 ounces of fluid off from around his right lung. The surgeon said that with that much fluid around it his lung was probably around 40% collapsed. Since having this done he is off of oxygen and his oxygen levels are pretty good. He is definitely feeling better. Now we just have to wait and see what the next x-rays show. If the fluid doesn't reaccumulate we'll be heading back to Honey Grove until his next post-op appointment. If it does he will have a chest tube placed.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Back in the hospital
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Bath time
Monday, March 23, 2009
Two Days Out
I'm back at work in Little Rock and Alisha and Everett are still in Honey Grove. He has a follow-up appointment on Thursday, so they are staying in Texas until next weekend. Since I'm at work, I don't have any pictures, but I'll get Alisha to post some later on.
Friday, March 20, 2009
We're Going Home!!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Setbacks
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
One step closer to home...
Kim and Everett
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Dear Everett
Out and About
Tube-b-gone
Monday, March 16, 2009
Everett poops!!
Hunger Strike
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Everett's Big Adventure
Next, the big wall of baloons.
"It's not the Hilton, but it'll do."
That's two good looking guys.
Now, it's Everett's turn to take a couple of pictures.
On a Diet
Nana, Pa, Zach, and Blayne came to visit last night. Everett was in a bad mood all day. Slapping at nurses, whining, or just starring off into space. But he was in a better mood when they came. He was smiling and laughing and in the best spirits since before the surgery.
Tudor and Pete (my aunt and uncle) came to visit today. They bought him a toy duck that sings and new book. He was a little afraid of the duck at first, but I think he's warming up to it. They went and got us Chili's for lunch. It was a nice break from hospital food and fast food (thanks guys!).
We're about to take Everett on a wagon ride, so I better stop writing. I'll post pictures of that later.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Day Three
Friday, March 13, 2009
Everett Pukes
We're Movin' on Up!
Still Waiting
Everett normally is really good about taking his medicine, but I think he's had enough. He fights us when we try to give it him and he swats at anyone wearing scrubs. His patience for this place is wearing thin. I know how he feels.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Everett's Smile
He's drinking good and he's eaten a couple of crackers and some yogurt. His calcium levels are still a little low, so they are going to give him some calcium by mouth. He's still on a lot of pain medication, but they've taken him off morphine.
We were disappointed he's not getting out of the ICU today, but he'll most likely get to tomorrow. Alisha and I are going to try and get some rest tonight and Nana is going to stay with him. Last night was so tough, we're both pretty worn out. Just the two of us got to get out the hospital and eat tonight. It was hard and we felt a little guilty being away from him, but I think we are both a little rejuvenated.