7:40 - ICU shift change

Well, we've been kicked out of the ICU for shift change. Happens twice a day for an hour. Probably also forces parents to take a break and get something to eat - which is exactly what we did. And it was a good thing. The last couple of hours have been a bit more stressful, although in general things are still going well.

Aften they got Cole settled in the ICU they let us come see him. He looked very peaceful. His entire head is covered in gauze, so only his sweet little face is peaking through (we will post a picture soon). They saved all his beautiful hair for us.

The stress started when we arrived and they asked us if his pupils were normally different sizes. Our internal reaction was "NO! He wasn't that way when we came in - so fix him!!!!" But we were a little more contained and gave them the information they needed. So, they decided to get him a CT scan to make sure he didn't have a brain bleed. But before they could take him to CT, he decided to let his blood pressure fall in response to the morphine they gave him. So they spent the next 30 min pushing fluids to bring his pressure back up. Which it did and they took him off to CT. The CT results showed no apparent bleeding, so they think his eyes are just a reaction to the sedatives (Said a Give!! (if you don't know what that refers to, watch Young Frankenstein)).

So, it is almost time for us to go back and stroke our little Coles arm and hum and sing to him. He is so very precious. We love him so very much and are so grateful that Heavenly Father allowed us to spend some time with him here on earth. We treasure each beautiful moment. Thanks again for all your concern. Our posts may be a little more spread out as we do not have wireless access in the ICU. But we will make an effort to keep you all informed. Thanks for you Love.