Two Steps Forward...

One step back. That's something you always have to remember being in a situation like this, is that sometimes its not always forward momentum. Logan has had a huge couple of days. He was extubated, then lines and medications started to disappear. The first day he was extubated, he wasn't quite himself, he was tired and grumpy and just wanted to be left alone. I really don't blame him. The next day he was able to start eating, let me just tell you that once he got some food into him, he was a new man. I started to see him again, my Logan. He did great with food and liquids, and he's on a normal diet now. YAY!

Last night we discovered that his chest drainage tube isn't working correctly. They are assuming there is a clot in the tube within his chest and instead of allowing fluid to exit through the tube, the fluid is actually being drained from around the tube. So, needless to say, there is no easy fix for this. They cannot remove the clot. For now we are using gauze pads and his diaper to help absorb any drainage. The issue is that it cannot be measured. In order to have a chest tube taken out he needs to have a minimum amount of drainage per 24 hour period. Without it being measured, we have no idea how much he is draining. We really aren't clear on how they plan to proceed. We were told yesterday that he can wear normal clothes, but because of the drainage issue, we don't want to put nice clothes on him just to get them all yucky, so that is a bummer.

This morning we were told he had a really good night, he slept well and when he was awake he wasn't fussy. Since we have been with him, we've gotten him up and he had some fluids and a cracker. He has been very upset, sad, angry, hurting, and to be honest, I really don't know what is wrong, but he is very off. He's not being himself, and he's very hard to console. He also ended up having more irregular heart beats today. They aren't sure why, but told us that its normal to have irregular beats post op and that they'll keep their eyes on it. They ended up giving Logan morphine in hopes that it'd help calm him down, which it did. He's been sleeping ever since. His heart rate is regular as of right now and we're hoping it won't change again.

I don't think they are planning on making any big changes today with him. Today may just be a rest and relax day after the few big days he had. Maybe it all caught up to him, maybe he's just over being poked, touched and prodded. I'm really not sure, but I hope after he wakes up from his nap, he is his normal self again.



Update within an update:
I came home yesterday to be with Corbin. He was so happy to come home and sleep in his bed. It was really hard to leave especially because Logan was having a hard day. Even on an easy day, its hard not being there. Jake informed me last night that they were able to get the clog out of his chest tube and he dumped a bunch of fluid. It must feel so much better, and I can only imagine that he is in a better mood. I get my updates through Jake while not being there, so the information I have won't be as specific as it used to be until I get back up there. Tomorrow we switch, and Jake will come home for a few days. It works really well doing it like this, but it's just hard being away and not knowing exactly what's going on. So, as I know of right now, not much has changed, they're watching his output from his chest tube and he's still on oxygen, although they are trying to wean him off of it. Fingers crossed we can get rid of that tube too!

As always, thank you to everyone that has shared our story, sent well wishes, prayers and just a message along our journey. We appreciate everyone and everything!