So some days are a step forward and some are a step back and then there are the days that are a horizontal two-step . . .
Today was frustrating for me, seeing Pete start to wake up, but not able to communicate; knowing that he wants to be off the ventilator and moving around, but is unable to do so. The most frustrating aspect is knowing that we are pausing the move away from his ventilator and not fully understanding why. What I do understand is that it is a delicate balance between weaning him off the ventilator too soon and leaving him on it for too long. We are hoping that tomorrow brings continued improvements and possibly more answers.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!
Rachelle, This sounds like good news to me! Any time you are having to decide when to pull him off the vent. to breath on his own....its a good thing :) At least you're now at a place where that option is viable. I look forward to hearing when he gets the tube removed and is able to wake up (tomorrow??). Keep up the faith. Things are starting to look up!
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