It's about 8:30 PM. Gabe has been coughing quite a bit in the last hour. Maybe it's because the breathing machine has been turned down - maybe it's just that the lungs are finally just getting rid of the gunk in there. Good news is, that the nurses have helped him cough through the tube with the suction device and by giving him extra breath with a manual balloon device. And they also put a little saline down the tube to keep it clean and clean out the lungs. After all that work he's all clear and sleeping nicely.
We turned on some Enya on my cell phone and he and Nancy are listening to it. He opened his eyes and looked at Nancy which was a good thing - we've been waiting to see him open his eyes all day. They closed pretty quick but they were open long enough to see that mom was right there.
I dont know if this blog thing will work - thought it would be worth a try - who's reading? Anyone?
The ENT folks came by for about 10 minutes late today. They said that they're going to let Dr Chan know that Gabe's here and do some research to see if they can find out any data about the size of Gabe's airway from previous visits. They were able to pull up the size of the breathing tube used in the last surgery Gabe had here and it was bigger than what he has in right now. The reason the current one is so small is because it was so hard to get anything bigger in there.
FYI they had to take the big tube out on Sunday when he got here and then replace it with a smaller one. They had lots of trouble getting the 2nd one in.
We're off to sleep at Lauren's house. Hopefully Gabe will make it another night without us - he's in great hands here at The Children's Hospital. It is an amazing facility and the nurses and docs are great.
Thanks to Judy for bringing clothes, thanks to Lauren for letting us crash and staying with Gabe today. Thanks to Rachal for staying with Gabe and coming to visit. And thanks to Casey and Oliver for coming to visit and for the stuffed teddy bear. Thanks Bridget for the flowers. Thanks again to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Didn't think we'd be in this situation but it's great to have all the support.
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Pete and Nancy - Hello. I read the blog and it is great to hear about Gabe's progress. He is in our prayers, thoughts and we are sending him all the positive energy we can find. He is an incredibly tough little guy with awesome parents and family. Hange in there and we look forward to visting with you, Gabe and gand on Sunday. Bridget.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I am sending the blog to John - he is in the land of "tall blonds" at the moment - but will return on Saturday.
Hi Mr. Mahoney and Mrs. Mahoney,
ReplyDeleteIt's Alexa. My mom told me to read the blog and leave a comment. Oh and on her comment, hange is supposed to be hang and gand is supposed to be gang. Let's hope I get it right; Gabe hang in there!I feel lots of sympathy for Gabe, he's gone through so much. But the beauty of it is he never struggles to smile. Please give him a hug for me and tell him to keep smiling!
Sending lots of love, prayers, and a happy faces,
Redhead #2 Alexa
Hi it is Josh
ReplyDeleteI hope Gabbers is getting better by the second. Tell Gabe he beat me in horse.
love josh
Hey Gabers it is Jake-
ReplyDeleteI hear your in the hospital again and I'm sad to hear that because you've been through so much!!! any way hope you fell better and eats lots of ice cream for me!!!!! - Jake
I love you Gabe! Sending you healing loveand moonbeams.xoxo Beth Anne
ReplyDeleteHey Pete and Nan,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are also with you and Gabe during this time. Gabe is an absolute beast though and will make it through this with flying colors. I love you all very much and wish you guys all the best. You try to get some rest and give the Gabester lots of hugs and kisses from all of us out here in Oregon.
Love
Larry, Kimber and Kaedance
HI GABE, MOM & DAD;
ReplyDeleteCAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL ON SAT. WHEN WE COME TO TAKE CARE OF BRYNN & ANNA AND TO PREPARE FOR OUR-(PAPA & GABE'S) BIRTHDAY BLAST IN 2 WEEKS. GABE, WE KNOW YOU ARE A TROOPER AND WILL COME OUT OF THIS TOUGHER THAN EVER. THE WHOLE CATHOLIC CHURCH HAS BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU TODAY ON THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION WHEN THE ANGEL GABRIEL CAME TO MARY AND TOLD HER SHE WAS TO BE THE MOTHER OF GOD! SO IT IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR A SPECIAL BOY. SEE YOU SOON.
LOVE, GRAMMIE & PAPA
Dear Nancy and Pete,
ReplyDeleteBeth contacted me about Gabe. He is in our thoughts and prayers as are the two of you. I will be checking back every day to find out Gabe's progress.. Please give him a big kiss from Aunt Zae and Uncle Dan. Also, I will be talking to your dad today. God keep you strong.
Love, Aunt Zae and Uncle Dan.