Sunday, August 12, 2012

The sprint


Caydence did her sprint on the rate of 0 this morning and did great! She didn't act much different. So I guess the plan is to pull the tube out tomorrow. I'm still not too sure if I want to do it tomorrow just because the RT that I wanted to be there when it happens won't be here till Tuesday. But then again I think she is going to do just fine so I don't think it will matter too much who is here. Well, it always matters to me who's here because I like to make sure I know and can trust who's watching her. I was so nervous this morning during her sprint. I knew she was doing fine, but it was just so nerve racking because I knew that depending on how she did would make the decision of pulling the tube or not. I was so relieved when the hour was up because she looked great. The doctor came in and looked at her and thought she looked good. As soon as the doctor left Caydence started smiling and looking so happy. I was like she was saying "see, I told you guys I could do it!" I think that she really is ready to get that tube out. I texted our primary (Dr. Zebrack) since she will be the one that is here all week and asked her if she thought we should try pulling it tomorrow. She said that she just wanted to see her first in the morning but feels that we should try. So tomorrow is the big day unless something changes tonight. We are still waiting on the blood culture result from the other day to see if she does have and infection but everyone is thinking that she doesn't. She hasn't shown any other signs of infection so I think we are good. I can't wait till tomorrow to see how she does. I am really nervous about it but I know she will do fine. I just can't wait to have that tube out and see her pretty little face without all that tape on it!
This is with no rate! Lowest settings she has ever been on!
Good job Caydence!!!
 Caydence smiling right after sprint


2 comments:

  1. just a random question...has anyone ever mentioned tracheomalasia? i only ask because the fast rate of breathing, and being on the vent so long, are both symptoms...that is what they have determined is causing jayce to breathe so fast--as far as we've researched, it isn't anything super serious.

    We are so excited she is going to get the tube out tomorrow...please let us know how it goes!! We are so pulling for the sweet little babe!! :)

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  2. She looks so happy! We will be pulling for her tomorrow and can't wait to hear how it goes!

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