Last night was a little rough going. They were trying to get Rex to a point where he could breathe on his own, but he just wasn't ready. Later this morning he was struggling for air and they needed to bag him to get his saturation levels up again. After a tense few minutes they were able to get him back on the ventilator and all has been well since. They suspect there was probably a small mucus plug blocking the airway. Apparently, this is not uncommon and it is gone now. A culture has been done on the fluid that has been running through the infected areas and we should get results tomorrow. Those will help the doctors to determine the next course of action. As I mentioned earlier this week, we are moving in baby steps.
Rex's family was here until just after noon . They were hoping to be able to see Rex more awake as was the plan yesterday, but he just wasn't ready for that yet. Many other friends came today to show their love and support. Thank you so much!
The docs did back off of the sedation little in the afternoon and as a result Rex was able to be more alert in the evening. This time around he was calm upon awakening. He opened his eyes and was able to communicate a little with hand signals. It has been four days since I have been able to talk with him and get a response and it was great to be able to do so. The boys were also able to see their dad and him see them as well. He has also been taking more breaths on his own for a few hours now while still receiving some assistance from the machine.
We are settling in for the night now. Rex is more sedated for the night so he can get some rest. Please continue to pray for Rex as he heals, our kids as they cope with their dad's condition, and my mom as she takes care of them in our absence. Please also pray for Rex's favorite doctor, Christie Smith as she travels backs to Arizona tomorrow. Thank you all again for your continued support. Hugs to you all!
Goodnight,
Janelle
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