At about 4am, Presley woke throwing up and with a fever. The nurse came in and they cleaned him up and gave himmedication to help stop the vomiting. He went back to sleep quickly, and has been sleeping most of the time. At about 6am, physians stopped by from both the neurosurgeon's and plastic surgeon's offices. Both were satisfied with Presley's progress,
however the plastic surgeon's assistant determined that there was still a lot of fluid coming out of the drain tube, so they want to keep the tube in for another day.
Leanne, from the neurosurgeon's office, arrived at around 9am. She is the RN that we've been working with since ourinitial visit with Dr. Pincus. She reduced the amount of suction on Presley's drain tube, hoping that it would reduce the amount of fluid draining, and felt like he should remain in the PICU for another day.
Presley is still having some difficulty with his fluids. He has yet to pee, and they went ahead and inserted a catheter to drain his bladder. They were able to get about 3.5oz to come out before removing the catheter. The hope was that getting it started would help him to continue to pee on his own. He is still taking in fluids, but has not been able to pee since.
At this point, Dana is holding Presley and he is breast feeding. He doesn't seem too uncomfortable and is letting her hold and move him around.
Presley is starting to experience much more swelling in his face. If you look at the links to his pictures, you can compare todays with the pre-surgery pictures and it's almost unbelievable that it's the same boy.
Check out the links for today's pictures.
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Technology is wonderful. It has been great to keep up with the progress. I know that I can speak for a lot of people when I say, we appreciate the updates and the pictures. I am glad that you are able to hold him. Give him a hug for me.
Hi Dave,
This is Frank. Danielle told me about Presley's condition and referred me to your blog. I'm very glad to hear that the surgery went well. As a parent, I can't imagine the stress you and your family have been under. You, Presley and your family are in my thoughts. Stay positive and know that you have many caring friends praying for Presley and for you.
Hey guys - you are all in my thoughts - Thank you for posting the info. He is a strong little boy and will be just fine! Love, Karen R.
Hey guys - I am thinking about you and praying. Please let me know if you need anything or if I need to go by the house and check on things. I also made sure Presley was on the prayer list at church and called in yesterday to update them. Frank, Annsley, Amelia and I send hugs your way.
Dave and Dana,
Even with a child of the same age it is difficult for us comprehend what you guys must be going through. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us, we are very happy to hear the good news. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your spirits up and above all trust in God.
Please let us know when you are back home, we'd love to bring you guys some dinner or do whatever we can to help out.
Jeanette and Dave
Dave and Dana -
Just wanted you guys to know we are praying diligently for Presley and for both of you! We know that God is in control of this situation! We are and will continue to pray! Thanks so much for the updates and pictures - it makes us all much more comforted.
Love,
Bryan and Beth
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Been thinking about you and have decided that it is probably best for me to stay home. You've got your hands full there. Talked with Emily a couple of times yesterday and am glad Presley seems to be doing okay. You two take good care and thanks for keeping us posted. Love - Aunt Bickie
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