Ford did get his GJ tube put in on thursday, which went well, though post-op he promptly developed pneumonia. by friday evening he had slept only 1.5 hours in 12 and was beside himself in discomfort, de-satting and breaking his own record with a fever as high as 40.4. our friends Jean-Guy and Christine arrived to visit on thursday and their presence got us through the weekend as the four of us took turns trying to sooth and be present with Ford. by saturday night they moved him to a step down room so that there would be an ever present nurse to watch his laboured breathing and irregular heart rhytms. assesments from CCU concluded that he did not have to be moved back to ICU, which we were glad for, and by last night, monday, he was well enough to go back to a private room. his fevers are less frequent - we actually had to put a blanket on him yesterday instead of him being naked on ice for days - and his breathing improved.
with Ford in the step down room, Nick and I got to sleep in the same place for two nights which was great, and we even had a movie and drinks date while Jean-Guy and Christine (aka Aunt and Uncle Troll, the reason for which I will save explaining for some other time) stayed with Ford and increased his vocabulary with french and flemish songs (fais dodo is my new favourite thing to say).
though he no longer has an NJ tube in his nose, he is on oxygen so his face is still obscured - no official unveiling yet!
we won't head back to vancouver until he is recovered from the pneumonia...
you don't get the full effect, but here is the GJ (red cap) and bandage on his belly:
and from a recent visit with Susan, Adam and Rudi!
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Good timing from those trolls. So glad they were there the past few, difficult days to join the Ford Fleet. And to give you two some time away together. French and Flemish energies for Ford is good. And Rudi, Susan and Adam presence is great too -- love the pic of the two young fellas.
ReplyDeleteWe are with you and adding extra healing vibes for our Ford taurus. And for his sweet folks too :-)
Oh, and I meant to wish Ford a Happy 8th month Birthday today. 8 is a new octave Ford - so here's to a new level of life and health to you!
ReplyDeleteSo very glad to hear some positive news! Happy 8 months sweet boy! We send our very best wishes, hopes, and prayers for health and strength to all of you.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a little break from the hospital.
Love to all
Nana and Grandpa xoxo
Thanks for the update~sending love <3 love <3 love <3
ReplyDeleteThe pic of the two boys hanging out is priceless!
Oh, Ford's just so adorable! The picture with Santa was cracking us up... but now I'm obsessed with his chubby wrists!
ReplyDeleteI hope this doesn't sound like I'm downplaying Ford's very real health issues, but he just looks so wonderful and healthy. I just want to eat him up.