After a kind of rough night last night (where Bodie scared his nurse by going into a 2 hour SVT that she just couldn't bring him out of), imagine our surprise to walk in this morning, find them rounding on Bodie, and hear them say "we think he's ready to come off the vent today." What?!? That can only be described as an absolute answer to prayer!!! His x-rays had showed such an improvement and his sats and other vitals had been so good that they decided he was ready to be extubated! They took him off the vent at 10am and put him on vapotherm, which is basically a little thing through the nose that gives Bodie oxygen via rapid puffs of moist air to help his lungs inflate. It was a HUGE step forward for Bodie and he did GREAT! (They will slowly wean him down as he's ready from the Vapotherm to a nasal cannula and then completely off oxygen.)
Here are some pics of our sweet little guy without that yucky vent in his nose! And mama got some more cuddle time today, which made her extra happy!
Amy I am so excited for you and Bodie. He looks so great. I am praying he continues to do well. Such a handsome little guy you have there.
ReplyDeleteOh Amy, it was so sad seeing Bodie's scar... what a fighter he truly is! I love seeing these pictures... you are a great little blog updater Momma! Love from Auntie Missy
ReplyDeleteSuch great news - and what a darling picture of Bodie lounging with his eyes open and a little smile on his face! Good-bye vent! Hooray! He is such a little cutie. And you are the best for giving updates every day.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
I love it! YIPPPPPEEEEE! Go Bodie Go! WE continue to pray for him daily! Give him a kiss from his Oklahoma cousins!
ReplyDeletePraise God! Bodie is such a cutie and Amy, you look so delighted holding him. We will keep praising and praying for your rock star. Love, Bonnie & the Kerrs
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!! So exciting! He looks like a new baby. And more comfy! Will continue to pray!
ReplyDelete♥sharon
Yay! Great job Bodie! What an exciting day for everyone. Praying that he is able to keep those lungs full and dry, and stay off that yucky vent. I love that first picture with those beautiful eyes wide open!!
ReplyDelete-Naomi
YAY!!! So happy to read your update this morning to see he's off the vent!!! He looks so peaceful and happy in your arms and he is absolutely beautiful!!! God bless him and I will keep praying everyday for Bodie that he continues to improve each day.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kim, Ella, and Ethan
Wonderful! Here's to many more huggable opportunities.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!! So so happy for you Amy. What precious precious pictures :)
ReplyDeleteJust got a chance to ready Bodie's journey. Life's pretty busy with a newborn, especially one with a special heart like our's have: ) Bodie's such a cutie and I'm glad to see he got extubated! Yeah! I'll be keeping you guys in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteMiranda Mackling
Thats absolutely wonderful!!! Praying he continues to fight and get stronger!
ReplyDeleteYahooooo, Bodie!!! Can see the relief in both of you - Amy your excitement just jumps off the screen! So thrilled for Bodie and will keep those prayers coming!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful. Answered prayers! The pics of you and Bodie just warm my heart!
ReplyDeleteAmy,
ReplyDeleteIt is soooo moving seeing pictures of you and also of your mom holding dear Bodie. Your love for him shines forth and is such an inspiration for everyone, I'm sure. What a testimony for handling adverse circumstances. Our love to you, Dusk, Sierra, Nancy and Bill,
Carolyn Thom and family