Wednesday, February 3, 2010

OFF THE VENTILATOR!!!

Witt is off the ventilator!!! He had 2 pressure support trials today and it was decided to extubate him! He is loving his pacifier and now he can move around in the bed some. Also his poor cheeks have a bad rash from the tape that is used to secure the tube. Respiratory uses all sorts of skin guard trying to find something that is easy on his skin. It seems no matter what is used Witt eventually develops a bad rash. You can see on his face where the circles of tape are placed. We have been told that surgery to replace the valve will be sometime next week but I don't think that is official yet. Please pray that Witt continues to breathe easy on his own and remains off the vent until surgery.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Witt is amazing...! You all are such inspirations! Will continue to pray...and hugs to you all! donna jo

Mindy said...

Bless his little cotton pickin cheeks! How can I pinch them if they are screaming red like that? Awwww. I'm so glad he was able to get off the vent. May he enjoy some healthy days in prep for the surgery. I'll continue to pray. Hugs from Poetry! ~Mindy

Debbie M. said...

Awesome!! Sooo precious!

Lisha said...

Ah! Elle has that same shirt! Great cousins think alike! We love that little guy so much and pray for him constantly.

http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/ said...

Yay Witt! So glad he is off the vent. We'll keep praying for the surgery!

Sonja

Jenn said...

Praising God for our precious little guy!!! Prayers answered! We continue to pray for Witt to breathe easy on his own! Please give him a little squeeze for us! We love you all!
Jenn & Joseph

Mom and Dad love you guys and continue to pray for Witt! God is good!

Glenita Hayden said...

Don't think I've EVER seen a baby stronger than lil Witt ! I bet he surprises us all ! Poor little guy just keeps on keepin on!! GO WITT GO !!!!

Rebecca said...

Praise the Lord! What a sweet picture. Will keep praying and you guys just keep lovin on that precious baby!

Marjie Murff said...

Praying for all the best conditions leading up to Witt's surgery next week! Love to you all!

Biker Chick said...

What wonderful news! He is such a cutie pie. Enjoy these better days.
-Emily