You're doing well today. You did well on your last practice breathing session (they turn off your vent... give you a little pressure and oxygen still). This gives you an opportunity to breath on your own. They are checking to make sure you aren't breathing too fast like last time in hopes that after being extubated you don't have to be intubated again. They think you may be having a little withdrawls from the pain meds--- figeting and some gagging. They give you some oxycodone for this, but you haven't had to have a lot.
{Picture from my phone to come.}
You opened your eyes a lot when I first arrived at the hospital today. It's always so good to see your eyes. They also did some physical therapy with you now that your chest is closed. They will do range of motion and some other things with you since you're always laying in a "hospital bed." Overall, good day. Keep up the good work, Buddy! Mommy & Daddy love you! Big Brother is excited to hold you one day. He told me "careful easy" after I asked him if he wanted to hold you when you came home and he said "yes."
Love,
Mom
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