Ryan is home! He was cranky on Sunday morning, but turned a corner Sunday early evening when he was suddenly his happy self again.
He spent his time in the hospital hanging out with mom…
This by far was the easiest procedure we’ve ever done. Ryan has always been on a ventilator going into and coming out of his caths. This time, he was vented for the procedure and extubated directly afterward. After going through the results, Dr. K ended by saying, “Okay, Ryan will be in the PACU for a few hours and then back to the floor. He should be able to leave tomorrow.” I had a few questions: What is the PACU? The floor instead of the ICU, you sure? And, leave tomorrow, really?!
Turns out the PACU is the post-anesthesia care unit, a fancy name for recovery room. Through 5 surgeries and 5 prior caths, Ryan has never visited the recovery room – he’s never been stable enough. He’s always headed straight to the ICU. Turns out the PACU is in the same place where I was prepped and came back to when I had my c-section. Walking through that hall and seeing the exact room where I was 15 months ago made my stomach fill with butterflies. It took me back to the day I had Ryan – all the nerves and anxiety. I almost got nauseous the butterflies were so strong. It’s amazing how emotions are so tied to our memories.
Ryan arrived back on the floor an hour and half later where we spent the next two days. He was good enough to leave on Friday, but Dr. D wanted to change one of his meds – twice. This med affects blood pressures and it’s better to be under supervision during the change. So we stayed for observation. Then, Ryan spiked a temp on Saturday so they observed him another 8 hours to see if there was anything serious brewing. We finally loaded up and left at 9:15 p.m. to come home. I am amazed by how well the hospitalization went, but truly thankful.
I leave you with these out takes:
“Mom, seriously, I’m cuter than that camera!”
(c) 2016 Leighann Marquiss
Comments (9)
I lOve the pics but the last pic is my favorite. Those eyes and his one little finger sticking up is so adorable. Glad he is home after a smooth cath procedure. PTL for His healing and protection.
love ya.
those pics are so cute.
your boy is so darling. so happy for you that the procedure went well
PTL! HAHA I love all those pictures but Ryan’s ‘gotcha pose’ is my ultimate favorite! I’m rejoicing that you guys are home and he’s happy as he can be and the Lord is so good with healing him!! :o) Will continue to pray! <3 ya!
Yeah! So glad he is doing well! Cute pictures! Yes I have gotten those butterflies before. I feel like if I don’t touch anything it makes me feel better 🙂
Hope you guys are enjoying the nice weather!
my favorite pic is the one where he’s just looking up at you… although i also like the one where he’s driving his car 🙂 thanks for the update… i’m so glad everything went well and little ryan is home again where he belongs. love you,
katie
So glad you are home – and all went well…that last picture is a “keeper”…SO CUTE he is!!
Oh, I am so glad everything went so well for Ryan and you too mom. I really love looking at all the pics:)
Hi, my name is Emmah from Kenya(some country in Africa), i can’t even remember how i bumped into your blog…oh…was searching for Mums handling three kids or something like that. You are a great woman and you have blessed my life with all your perseverance and patience and waiting on God and He faithfully heals your handsome boy. I am praying for full recovery of Ryan, he is adorable. With great and mighty promises bound up within Him. He is so blessed to have you. I pray Psalms 20 over your family. You have won the battle-Rejoice!