Sleeping bear

Today looks like it will be a little more restful for Pete as they have increased the medication that keeps him sedated.  He is fully off of the longer-acting sedative (Versed) and now just on two fast-acting meds that can be easily adjusted and regulated depending on how conscious and responsive they want Pete.  

The plan is to continue dialysis to remove excess fluids from Pete's system and to help give his kidneys a break.  We remain hopeful that once Pete returns to full health, his kidney function will return as well.  But there is a nagging question, given the length and severity of his illness, of whether or not his kidneys will return to full function.

Pete is expected to remain on the ventilator for the better part of this week.  His lungs are showing signs of compression and diminished capacity due to his infection and extended time confined to a bed.  The hope is that with dialysis pulling off excess fluids and the swelling from the infection decreasing he will be able to be off the ventilator soon.

Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for all the love, support and food that has come our way in the past days and weeks!  I could not handle this without all of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!