After a rough night last night, today has been a nice change of pace. We met with both Jayme and Ethan's doctors this morning, and they each had good news for us. Jayme's doctor said she was doing wonderfully, and signed her release papers. Ethan's doctor told us that last night's episode was to be expected, and although scary, ultimately helped him out. Ethan is stronger today than he was yesterday, and thanks to the intubation tube, he is more well rested today too. They have seen additional progress in his chest x-ray from this morning. And according to the doctor he is doing great.
By mid morning, Ethan was doing so well, that they took him off the ventilator, and put him back on the c-pap (albeit intrapulmonary this time). He is back to breathing all on his own now, and the c-pap is only adding 2% more oxygen than what is found in the air that we all breathe. They have also decided to take him off the morphine that he has been on since Friday, so now he is opening up his eyes to try and take in the world around him. Jayme and I each had the chance to touch him a little more today, and Jayme even had the opportunity to change his diaper, take his temperature, and to wash his face off. It was really comforting for both of us to get to see her start being mommy. My brother and his family also came by the hospital this morning, and spent some time with us which was very nice.
At 1:30p, Jayme was released from the hospital. Although us leaving without him was very difficult on both of us, having the interaction with him this morning was really helpful in softening the blow. We went out to lunch with my brother, his wife, and our nephew after leaving the hospital, and now we have gotten back home to spend some time with Loryn. Later this evening, Jayme and my mother will be heading back to the hospital to see Ethan, and I will stay home with Loryn. The next few days are looming to be difficult ones for us, but the promise that Ethan is getting better, and will be home soon is very soothing to us right now.
Again, we thank you all for your continued support, and as we know more, we will continue to share.
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