Update Day 3

Hey guys, time for another update on our little Rockwell! First, thank you so much for the overwhelming outpour of love for my little family. I just get so emotional when I read comments or texts. Strangers, friends, everyone is praying for Rock.

I can say this his recovery isn't exactly speedy, but it's more like a 2 steps forward, one step back type of deal. This afternoon has been especially rough. Since he has made some improvement they went ahead and decided to put a feeding tube up his nose so that they could get him some calories since he hardly has anything at all right now. After they did that, they had to take an x-ray to make sure they got it to the right spot in his gut. It was there, however they noticed that one of his lungs had collapsed a little bit.

When the doctor told me this it was a little non-chalant, so I called him out on that but he explained that there are different degrees of a collapsed lung and that his wasn't too serious, it's something that will be on the mend as they keep doing what they're doing.

They also took him off one off one of his sedatives this morning. That turned out to be not such a good choice because from about 1-3:30, although sedated still, he was pretty mad. He kept arching his back, kicking his legs and trying to roll over. That was REALLY hard for me because he tries to cry and make sound but he can't make any noise since the breathing tube is in between his vocal cords. I usually have little breakdowns and just sit down and cry when he does this. But ya know, Heavenly Father quickly answered my prayers and they thought of another way to sedate him. Because when they put him back on that med it still wouldn't work so they gave him something else but in larger dose and then they are going to ween him down instead on give him a little and go up. Does that make sense??

So it's 4:35pm right now, and he's been peaceful for about an hour. We decided to leave the room so our voices don't stimulate him. They tend to do that at times!! We're currently upstairs in the parent resource center. They have computers, places to just relax, a nice patio, stuff like that. It's great :)

But ya know, besides the crazy afternoon he's still getting better. It's a slow process, but he'll get there. I atisipate that we'll be here until about Wednesday or Thursday of next week. Luckily, I've had a sleep room the last 2 nights (just a small room with a bed and chair for parents) and Scotty has slept at his sister's house about 15 minutes away. Me and Scotty were talking last night and we have no idea where we are getting our strength from. Well obviously it's from Heavenly Father because I could not do this on my own! And it's also from all of you!! The support is amazing, and keeps me going while I sit by his bedside 18+ hours a day. 

The staff here has been great, he has a nurse that stays right by his side 24/7. Today I took a shower for the first time since Tuesday night, gross I know, but do you blame me? I've been a little busy here! I took it here at the hospital, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was just hot, and glorious. I'm also so grateful that me and Scotty are both able to be here with Rock at all times. He's the best little guy ever and he's going to spoiled and given attention like you would not believe when he wakes up!! Alright well, the parent center is closing now or I'd keep going. 

The computer I'm on wont let me save pics from FB and but them on the blog so here is a public link to the facebook album if you haven't already seen them. I'll keep you updated as long as you keep praying! Deal? Deal.