08/29/2009 No more breathing tube

Well, if you haven't guessed already they took out the breathing tube. Because of this she is also off the fentanyl (her pain medication). They are still giving her morphine however every two hours as needed. So with the breathing tube out we were able to hold her for the first time in more than two weeks. It still wasn't the same though cause all we can do is cradle her in our arms because she still has a lot of other lines and what not coming off of her. They also removed the tube going in her nose and down to her stomach which was just helping to keep her stomach empty. They will also be removing the venous line in her leg, and possibly the arterial line tomorrow. Now hopefully they will be able to start feeding her soon. They will start with what's called a trickle feed, which is like one cc or so an hour to see how her bowels are working. 1 cc would be comparative to getting a nice big burger with fries and only getting to eat one fry. Have a nice day, and god bless