It's Tuesday at noon and I'm sitting by Ira's bed typing on the computer that I'm not supposed to be on. Rules are meant to be broken, right?
It's been a hard couple of days. We were told yesterday that Ira was scheduled for surgery on Wednesday to insert a Broviac catheter. This was news to us so we asked to see all the appropriate doctors. They came by one by one and we were able to clear up some of the confusion.
Today Ira's PICC line, which administers the Flolan, started giving him trouble. It didn't take long for Ira's bed to be surrounded by six or seven doctors and nurses trying to save the PICC line. The flow of the Flolan is essential and can't be interrupted. They were unable to save the PICC line so they tried several times to get a regular IV line. It took several sticks by several different people.
They are hoping that Ira will go in for surgery this afternoon for the insertion of the Broviac line.
Other Ira news: his first feeding on Monday went well. Our consultant is amazing. She's sweet, gentle and knows what she is doing. Ira took his whole 5 cc which isn't much when you consider that 30 cc is an ounce. But it's a start. Because he is going in for surgery today she put off his next feeding for a couple of days.
Please pray for Ira as he goes in for his fifth surgery. We'll let you know how it all goes.
And by the way, Ira is two months old today. Surgery, what a gift!
It's been a hard couple of days. We were told yesterday that Ira was scheduled for surgery on Wednesday to insert a Broviac catheter. This was news to us so we asked to see all the appropriate doctors. They came by one by one and we were able to clear up some of the confusion.
Today Ira's PICC line, which administers the Flolan, started giving him trouble. It didn't take long for Ira's bed to be surrounded by six or seven doctors and nurses trying to save the PICC line. The flow of the Flolan is essential and can't be interrupted. They were unable to save the PICC line so they tried several times to get a regular IV line. It took several sticks by several different people.
They are hoping that Ira will go in for surgery this afternoon for the insertion of the Broviac line.
Other Ira news: his first feeding on Monday went well. Our consultant is amazing. She's sweet, gentle and knows what she is doing. Ira took his whole 5 cc which isn't much when you consider that 30 cc is an ounce. But it's a start. Because he is going in for surgery today she put off his next feeding for a couple of days.
Please pray for Ira as he goes in for his fifth surgery. We'll let you know how it all goes.
And by the way, Ira is two months old today. Surgery, what a gift!
posted by jch at
12:32 PM
5 Comments:
Happy two month birthday, Ira! We pray for strength for you little one and for courage to face the days ahead. We pray that you feel the love that surrounds you and that you pull from that love. Use that love to strengthen yourself. You are a brave boy and I know that angels are whispering in your ears constantly.
grace and peace to you, Julie
Joe,
Praying for Ira this afternoon. I know God is surrounding you guys with His protection.
Richie
We've got the prayer line going here in Tahoka...so many are lifting you guys up around the clock...know that Ira is surrounded...I pray that you feel that brush of angel wings today.
Diann Reynolds
I found your blog from another blog, and I wanted to tell you that I'll say a prayer for your Ira. Our daughter spent time in NICU when she was born premature, and I recall how difficult that time was for our entire family. By way of encouragement, she is now a perfectly healthy 21-month-old. May God sustain you.
Michele
Joe and Laura, phone lines have been busy around here as we have learned about and informed others of Ira's upcoming surgery. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. As Stan said yesterday, aunts, uncles, cousins, and Grandmother Lambert are praying for you. We love you dearly. Aunt Jackie
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